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Decisión y Control - Opciones y decisiones

Explora modismos en inglés sobre elecciones y decisiones con ejemplos como "cambio de opinión" y "el menor de dos males".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control
Hobson's choice
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a choice made in a situation in which no other options were available

opción única

opción única

Ex: The professor gave students a Hobson's choice for the final project: complete an extensive research paper or receive a failing grade.El profesor les dio a los estudiantes una **elección de Hobson** para el proyecto final: completar un extenso trabajo de investigación o recibir una calificación reprobatoria.

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

seleccionar

seleccionar

Ex: The curator had the privilege of examining a collection of rare artifacts and pick and choose which pieces to include in the museum exhibition .

a choice or option that seems less harmful or unpleasant out of two that one is confronted with

el menor de dos males

el menor de dos males

Ex: The doctor, in a difficult medical situation, had to administer a medication with potential side effects as the lesser evil to save the patient's life.

a situation in which there is too much of resources or options for one to choose from

Ex: The entrepreneur found themselves in embarrassment of riches with multiple investors willing to fund their startup , making it challenging to decide which offer to accept .

used for saying that choosing out of the two possible options is not really going to make a difference as the result will be the same either way

lo mismo da

lo mismo da

Ex: The decision between the two candidates was as broad as it was long, with both possessing impressive qualifications and experience.

to consider someone or something when doing or mentioning something

Ex: When my friends asked me for restaurant recommendations , had a cozy Italian trattoria in mind that serves amazing pasta dishes .

to choose something out of two or a group of things available to one

Ex: At the farmers market , you take your pick of fresh produce , from vibrant fruits to crisp vegetables .

to decide between two possible alternatives or choices that one has

escoger, elegir

escoger, elegir

Ex: In the contentious legal case , the judge insisted that the jury members carefully consider the evidence come down on one side of the fence or the other to deliver a fair verdict .

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

tener en cuenta

tener en cuenta

Ex: When planning a project, it is important to take account of the available resources and budget constraints.

to spend time considering one's future action before making a decision

Ex: The professor encouraged the students to chew their cud while reading challenging texts, fostering a deeper understanding of the material.

to choose to do something in a specified manner

Ex: I'm hesitant to go down that road of pursuing a legal dispute without exploring alternative solutions through mediation.

in a state that one is capable of making logical decisions or behaving normally

Ex: The therapist reassured him that his fears were unfounded and that he in his right mind.

the action of adopting a different opinion or mindset

Ex: The strict teacher had change of heart after witnessing the student 's determination and granted them an extension on the assignment .

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

pensándolo bien

pensándolo bien

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .

to adopt a different policy in face of a difficult or unexpected problem

Ex: During contract negotiations, the union refused the owner's demand to substitute mediators, stating it was ill-advised to change horses midstream while both sides were still at the table.

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

Ex: After years of indecision , he finally reached fork in the road and had to choose between staying in his hometown or moving to pursue new opportunities .

to think about or consider something very carefully, particularly with the intention of improving it in mind

Ex: With renewable energy technology advancing so rapidly, lawmakers will need to take a hard look at updating subsidies and regulations to reflect the changing landscape.

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

cambiar de opinión, cambiar de idea

cambiar de opinión, cambiar de idea

Ex: When I first met him I didn't like him

to excuse or overlook something without criticism or consequences

Ex: The supervisor chose to give the team's minor errors a pass, considering the tight deadline they were working under.

to do something oneself as opposed to waiting for others

Ex: When the company's profits were declining, the CEO knew it was time to take things into her own hands and develop a new business strategy.
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