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Decisión y Control - Indecisión

Explora modismos en inglés relacionados con la indecisión, incluyendo "caer entre dos sillas" y "estar en dos mentes".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control

completely uncertain or left unresolved

Ex: The timeline for the construction project up in the air due to unforeseen delays .

having no idea what one should do, particularly due to an unexpected or upsetting change

Ex: With all her friends busy , she at loose ends on the weekend , longing for company or something to do .

used when one is uncertain, particularly due to being stuck between two alternatives

Ex: The diplomatic negotiations were at a standstill, leaving the two countries betwixt and between a peaceful resolution and escalating tensions.

used to refer to a situation in which the outcome is unclear until the last moment

Ex: The students studied diligently, cramming for the exam down to the wire to maximize their preparation time.

a situation in which it is hard to determine what is right or wrong or what one must do

Ex: The novel explores the complex relationships between its characters, highlighting the shades of gray in their motivations and actions.

used to refer to someone who is completely confused

Ex: The financial mismanagement left the company 's at sixes and sevens, making it difficult to reconcile the numbers .
cold feet
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the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

miedo, pánico

miedo, pánico

Ex: The athlete cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .El atleta experimentó **pies fríos** antes de la carrera del campeonato, sintiéndose abrumado por la presión y las expectativas.

the parts of something that are yet to be finished or resolved

Ex: Ignoring the customer 's complaint would leave loose thread in their satisfaction , potentially leading to negative reviews and reputational damage .

to be in an unsatisfactory situation where one is unable to choose between two courses of action

quedarse sin lo uno y sin lo otro

quedarse sin lo uno y sin lo otro

Ex: The novel 's fell between two stools when torn between loyalty to family and pursuing personal dreams , ultimately feeling a sense of regret and unfulfillment .

to not now how to react to a situation as one is extremely frustrated or confused

Ex: When my toddler painted my brand new white walls with bright red finger paint, I was caught in a state of not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

in a situation where one has difficulty choosing between two alternatives because both are equally undesirable

Ex: The homeowner was caught between a rock and a hard place when the insurance company denied their claim, leaving them with the choice of shouldering the expensive repairs or living with the damage.

to keep changing one's behavior or opinions in an abrupt manner

Ex: The author 's manuscript went through multiple revisions as chopped and changed the plot and characters .

in a situation where both choices lead to an undesirable outcome

entre la espada y la pared

entre la espada y la pared

Ex: The politician was between the devil and the deep blue sea, forced to decide between compromising their principles to appease their party or standing firm and risking their political career .

‌in a situation that forces one to choose between two alternatives that both have equally undesirable outcomes

estar entre la espada y la pared, estar en un dilema

estar entre la espada y la pared, estar en un dilema

Ex: The homeowner on the horns of a dilemma, having to choose between repairing a leaky roof or fixing a faulty foundation , both of which were significant and costly issues .

to hesitate in making a decision or saying something

dudar, balbucear

dudar, balbucear

Ex: When faced with a choice , he hems and haws, taking a long time to make up his mind .

‌used to express that no decision is made or no opinion is formed about something due to uncertainty

eso está por ver, no hay una opinión clara sobre eso

eso está por ver, no hay una opinión clara sobre eso

Ex: The jury is out on whether the proposed policy changes will lead to economic growth or further exacerbate income inequality.

in a situation that one has to make an important and life-changing decision

Ex: The nation at the crossroads, with critical elections ahead that will shape the future of its political landscape .

in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

Ex: The team of two minds about the proposed marketing strategy , with some members enthusiastic about its potential while others expressed reservations .
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