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Comportamiento y Enfoque - Previsión y prudencia

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

a secret advantage that a person can use when the need arises

Ex: They usually have aces up their sleeves when they negotiate an important transaction.

to save a person from receiving criticism, punishment, blame, etc.

Ex: The politician issued a statement to cover his ass after the controversial policy decision.

to take action in order to save a person from being criticized, punished, blamed, etc.

Ex: She documented every step of the process to cover her back and avoid any potential accusations of negligence.

to no longer partake in a failing business, activity, etc. to prevent further damage or losses

cortar por lo sano

cortar por lo sano

Ex: In the face of mounting debts , the company had no choice but cut its losses and file for bankruptcy .

a time of financial difficulty or a period of challenge

Ex: His habit of saving a rainy day allowed him to comfortably weather the storm when his business faced difficulties .

a willingness to use any given opportunity or situation to one's advantage

to immediately prevent something, particularly something problematic, before it has time to develop

to prevent something from developing into something worse

to take action while the opportunity exists

Ex: In negotiations, it's crucial to strike while the iron is hot to secure the best deal possible.

to carefully examine a situation before making a final decision

to realize how a situation is about to develop in order to be able to properly prepare for any potential problems or changes that one might encounter

Ex: Most senators find out which way the wind blows in their home state before voting on bills in Congress.

to think about something very carefully before doing it

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