Comportamiento y Enfoque - Improvisación & Compromiso

Sumérgete en los modismos ingleses sobre la improvisación y el compromiso, como "déjalo rodar" y "improvisado".

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to [cross] that bridge when {sb} [come|get] to it [Frase]

to not worry about something beforehand and deal with it whenever it happens

Ex: The job interview is a week away , so I 'm not worried about it yet — I'll cross that bridge when I get to it .

to [take] {sth} as it comes [Frase]

to deal with things as they occur instead of planning for them in advance

Ex: Life is full of uncertainties , so I 've learned to take each day as it comes and make the most of it .

to [let] it roll [Frase]

to allow things to unfold naturally without excessive interference or control, embracing a relaxed and accepting attitude towards the outcome

Ex: When faced with a difficult decision , it 's sometimes best to let it roll and listen to your instincts .

happy medium [Frase]

a condition or method that falls in between two opposing and extreme choices

Ex: In a healthy relationship , both partners need to find a happy medium between their individual needs and desires .

balancing act [Sustantivo]

malabares

Ex: Running a successful business requires a delicate balancing act between cost management and providing quality products or services .

Dirigir un negocio exitoso requiere un acto de equilibrio delicado entre la gestión de costos y la provisión de productos o servicios de calidad.

by the seat of {one's} pants [Frase]

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The comedian did n't have a script for the show , so he had to rely on his wit and comedic timing , performing by the seat of his pants .

to [follow] {one's} nose [Frase]

to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

Ex: In creative endeavors , sometimes it 's best to ignore the rules and follow your nose to discover something unique and original .

halfway house [Sustantivo]

casa de transición

Ex: The artist 's work reflects a unique halfway house between abstract and representational art forms .

El trabajo del artista refleja una casa de paso única entre las formas de arte abstracto y representativo.

to [meet] {sb} halfway [Frase]

llegar a un acuerdo

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off the cuff [Frase]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex:

off the top of {one's} head [Frase]

sin pararse mucho a pensar

Ex: When asked about the capital of a particular country , she gave an answer off the top of her head , without looking it up .

to [pluck] {sth} (out of|from) (the|thin) air [Frase]

to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something

Ex: When asked about his retirement plans , he seemed to pluck a date out of thin air , saying he 'd retire on the 27th of October .

(give|cut) {sb} a break [Oración]

to stop being harsh or strict with someone

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to [give] {sb} a (free|) pass [Frase]

to not punish or criticize someone for their inappropriate or rude action or behavior

Ex: The press as always gave him a free pass as with so many other issues .

to [go] easy on {sb} [Frase]

to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: He 's going through a difficult time , so let 's go easy on him and offer our support .

to [cut|give] {sb} some slack [Frase]

to not be so harsh, strict, or critical when dealing with someone

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to [take] the easy way out [Frase]

to deal with a situation or problem in a way that is the easiest instead of proper or honorable

Ex: Instead of confronting the issue , he took the easy way out by quitting his job .

free ride [Sustantivo]

pase libre

Ex: The government should n't provide a free ride to companies that do n't pay their fair share of taxes .

El gobierno no debería dar un trato favorable a las empresas que no pagan su parte justa de impuestos.

to [think] on {one's} feet [Frase]

to think and react quickly to something without prior thought

Ex: During the debate , he had to think on his feet to respond to his opponent 's unexpected arguments .

to [play] {sth} by ear [Frase]

to make decisions or take actions without prior planning or preparation, based on how the situation develops

Ex: The manager decided to play it by ear when dealing with the unexpected challenges that arose during the project .

to [be] all things to all (people|men) [Frase]

to continuously change one's attitudes or opinions in order to please people

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Comportamiento y Enfoque
Previsión & Prudencia	Sobrerreacción	Tact	Ser diplomático
Improvisación & Compromiso	Comportarse educadamente	Falta de cuidado o consideración	Sin cuidado ni pensamiento
Reaccionar o Exigir	Respuestas conversacionales	Mostrar sorpresa	Pagar o Llamar la Atención
No prestando atención	Comportamiento ofensivo	Reacción y respuesta	Celos & Competencia
Tratamiento duro y estricto