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Comportamiento y Enfoque - Improvisación y compromiso

Sumérgete en modismos ingleses sobre improvisación y compromiso, como "let it roll" y "off the cuff".

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

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

Ex: We don't need to decide on our vacation plans now; let's cross that bridge when we get to it.

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

Ex: Rather than stressing about what might happen, I prefer to take this project as it comes and tackle challenges as they arise.

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

Ex: Rather than micromanaging the project, the team leader encouraged her colleagues to let it roll and foster creativity.

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

Ex: When it comes to spending money, it's important to find a happy medium between saving for the future and enjoying the present.
balancing act
[Sustantivo]

a situation where multiple factors, responsibilities, etc. must be handled or managed

malabares, malabarismo

malabares, malabarismo

Ex: As a student-athlete , she had to perform a balancing act between training , academics , and social life .

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

Ex: The team faced unexpected challenges during the competition and had to adapt their strategy by the seat of their pants.

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]

something with a mixture of the different qualities of two separate things

un término medio, una casa intermedia

un término medio, una casa intermedia

Ex: The company 's new product is positioned as halfway house between a smartphone and a tablet , offering features of both .

to come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests

llegar a un acuerdo

llegar a un acuerdo

Ex: In order to resolve the conflict, both sides need to be willing to meet each other halfway and find common ground.

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: His off-the-cuff speech at the wedding was heartfelt and genuine, making it a memorable moment.

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

sin pararse mucho a pensar

sin pararse mucho a pensar

Ex: During the meeting , he provided an off the top of his head for the project 's completion time .

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

Ex: During the brainstorming session, she plucked a brilliant idea out of thin air that impressed everyone in the room.

to stop being harsh or strict with someone

Ex: Instead of getting a parking ticket, the kind traffic officer cut Sarah a break and let her off with a warning.

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

Ex: The teacher decided to give the students a pass on their homework assignment because of technical issues that prevented them from submitting it.

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 letgo easy on him and offer our support .

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

Ex: John's been dealing with a personal crisis lately, so let's cut him some slack and not push him too hard about the project deadlines.

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

Ex: Mary decided to take the easy way out of her diet and indulged in a whole cake on her cheat day.
free ride
[Sustantivo]

a soft treatment that does not require someone to face the consequences of their actions

trato blando, impunidad

trato blando, impunidad

Ex: Getting good grades in school requires studying; there's no free ride to success.

to think and react quickly to something without prior thought

Ex: As a teacher, being able to think on your feet is essential when dealing with unexpected questions or classroom disruptions.

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

Ex: In situations like these, it's often better to play things by ear and adapt to the needs of the moment.

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

Ex: The marketing team attempted to create a product was all things to all people, but it ended up lacking a clear target audience .
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