Modismos ingleses para "Determinación"

Domina los modismos en inglés sobre la determinación, como "tirar la vaina" y "cortado y secado".

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to [make] up {one's} mind [Frase]

decidirse

Ex: Despite the conflicting opinions from friends , she made up her mind to continue her studies abroad .

to [give|move|budge] an inch [Frase]

no dar el brazo a torcer

Ex: In a debate , he never gives an inch , always defending his viewpoint vigorously .

to [sit] tight [Frase]

to refuse to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: The job applicant was asked to sit tight while the hiring manager finished interviewing other candidates .

to [stick] to {one's} guns [Frase]

to maintain one's beliefs or perspective regardless of others' disagreement

Ex: Despite the temptation to compromise , the politician stuck to his guns and remained committed to his campaign promises .

the die [is] cast [Oración]

used to say that something is completely decided and cannot be changed

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[set] in {one's} ways [Frase]

tener costumbres

Ex: After years of following a strict routine , he has become set in his ways and finds it difficult to adapt to sudden changes .

to [take] time by the forelock [Frase]

to act quickly in order to use an opportunity

Ex: The entrepreneur understood that timing was crucial in the market , so he took time by the forelock and launched his innovative product before competitors could catch up .

cut and dried [Frase]

used to describe a situation that has almost no chance of changing as it is already decided

Ex: The teacher 's grading rubric made the evaluation of the essays cut and dried , leaving no room for subjective interpretation .

not for all the tea in China [Frase]

used to express a strong refusal to do something, regardless of the great reward or incentive offered

Ex: She would n't compromise her principles , not for all the tea in China ; she stood firm in her beliefs .

to [put] {one's} foot down [Frase]

to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: The parent put their foot down and established clear rules regarding screen time to promote a healthier balance for their children .

to [throw] away the scabbard [Frase]

to fully commit to a course of action without any intention of retreat or hesitation

Ex: To achieve our dreams , we must throw away the scabbard and wholeheartedly embrace the challenges and sacrifices necessary for success .

Decisión y Control
Bajo Control	Fuera de Control	Perder el Control	Estar a Cargo
Fuerza y Obligación	Obedience	Elecciones y Decisiones	Decisión
Indecisión	Dependency