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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up in the air [Frase]

completely uncertain or left unresolved

Ex: The decision about the promotion is up in the air .

at loose ends [Frase]

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

Ex: Having completed her project ahead of schedule , she found herself at loose ends , seeking a new project to engage her skills .

betwixt and between [Frase]

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

Ex: The teenager was betwixt and between childhood and adulthood , navigating the complexities of growing up .

down to the wire [Frase]

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

Ex:

shades of gray [Frase]

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

Ex: The artist 's paintings beautifully capture the subtle shades of gray in the natural landscape , creating a sense of depth and complexity .

at sixes and sevens [Frase]

used to refer to someone who is completely confused

Ex: The organization 's restructuring process left many employees at sixes and sevens , uncertain about their roles and responsibilities .

cold feet [Sustantivo]

miedo

Ex: They had cold feet about moving to a new city , fearing the unknown and leaving behind familiar surroundings .

Tenían pies fríos acerca de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, temiendo lo desconocido y dejar atrás un entorno familiar.

loose [thread] [Frase]

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

Ex: The project had a few loose threads that needed to be addressed before it could be considered complete and successful .

to [fall] between two stools [Frase]

quedarse sin lo uno y sin lo otro

Ex: The compromise reached by the committee fell between two stools , satisfying neither the proponents nor the opponents of the proposed policy .

to {not} [know] whether to laugh or cry [Frase]

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

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between a rock and a hard place [Frase]

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

Ex: The politician found themselves between a rock and a hard place , torn between supporting an unpopular policy and maintaining party loyalty or opposing it and risking backlash from their constituents .

to [chop] and [change] [Frase]

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

Ex: The company 's marketing strategy was ineffective because they constantly chopped and changed their target audience .

between the devil and the deep blue sea [Frase]

entre la espada y la pared

Ex: The patient found themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea , having to choose between a risky surgery or living with a debilitating condition .

on the horns of a dilemma [Frase]

estar entre la espada y la pared

Ex: The homeowner was 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 [hem] and [haw] [Frase]

dudar

Ex: She hems and haws whenever asked about her future plans , unsure of which path to choose .

the jury [is] (still|) out [Oración]

eso está por ver

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at the crossroads [Frase]

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

Ex: As the deadline approached , he realized he was at the crossroads and had to decide whether to follow his passion or take a more secure but less fulfilling job .

of two minds [Frase]

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

Ex: She found herself of two minds when it came to choosing a college major , torn between pursuing her passion for art or opting for a more practical career path .

Decisión y Control
Bajo control	Fuera de control	Perder el control	Estar a cargo
Fuerza & Obligación	Obedience	Opciones y decisiones	Decisión
Indecisión	Dependency