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judge
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jurisdiction
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to keep one's options open
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to nail down
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to narrow down
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negotiable
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no-brainer
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on second thoughts
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on the horns of a dilemma
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option
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to overrule
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to overturn
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to pick
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to pick and choose
judge
judge
Sustantivo
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juez

juez

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

example
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The judge listened to both sides of the case before making a ruling.
She was appointed as a federal judge by the president.
jurisdiction
Sustantivo
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jurisdicción

jurisdicción

the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements

to keep one's options open
Frase
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/kˈiːp lˈiːv wˈʌnz ˈɑːpʃənz ˈoʊpən/
(estar abierto a otras posibilidades)

(estar abierto a otras posibilidades)

no descartar ninguna posibilidad

to not make a decision so that one still has choices in the future

to nail down
Verbo
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/nˈeɪl dˈaʊn/
(precisar)

(precisar)

determinar

to finally come to an agreement or decision

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
nail
partícula de la frase
down
to narrow down
to narrow down
Verbo
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/nˈæɹoʊ dˈaʊn/
reducir

reducir

to decrease the number of possibilities or choices

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
narrow
partícula de la frase
down
negotiable
Adjetivo
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negociable

negociable

able to be changed to discussed in order for an agreement to be reached

no-brainer
Sustantivo
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/ˌnoʊˈbɹeɪnɝ/
obvio

obvio

something such as a decision or question that requires minimal or no mental effort to be made or answered

on second thoughts
on second thoughts
Frase
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/ˌɑːn sˈɛkənd θˈɔːts/
pensándolo bien

pensándolo bien

Idiom
Informal

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion after rethinking or reconsidering something

What is the origin of the idiom "on second thoughts" and when to use it?

The idiom "on second thoughts" originated in the English language, but its specific origin is difficult to trace. It is a common expression used to convey the idea of reconsidering or revising one's initial thoughts or opinions. The phrase likely emerged from the natural tendency of individuals to reflect and reevaluate their perspectives after having some time to think or gather additional information. It is commonly used when someone reevaluates their initial thoughts, judgments, or decisions after further reflection or consideration.

on the horns of a dilemma
on the horns of a dilemma
Frase
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/ɑːnðə hˈɔːɹnz əvə dᵻlˈɛmə/
(estar en un dilema)

(estar en un dilema)

estar entre la espada y la pared

Idiom
Old use

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

What is the origin of the idiom "on the horns of a dilemma" and when to use it?

The idiom "on the horns of a dilemma" originates from the myth of Hercules and the Cretan Bull, depicting a situation where one is faced with two equally difficult choices. It is used to describe circumstances where there is no straightforward solution, and each option presents significant challenges or drawbacks. This idiom finds relevance in various contexts, such as ethical dilemmas, complex decision-making processes, or situations where individuals feel trapped between conflicting alternatives. It is used to emphasize the challenging nature of the decision and the absence of a clear or easy resolution.

option
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opción

opción

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

to overrule
to overrule
Verbo
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/ˈoʊvɝˌɹuɫ/
(invalidar)

(invalidar)

anular

to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to overturn
Verbo
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/ˈoʊvɝˌtɝn/
anular

anular

to reverse, abolish, or invalidate something, especially a legal decision

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to pick
to pick
Verbo
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escoger

escoger

to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to [pick] and [choose]
to pick and choose
Frase
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/pˈɪk ænd tʃˈuːz/
seleccionar

seleccionar

Idiom

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

What is the origin of the idiom "pick and choose" and when to use it?

The idiom "pick and choose" originated from the combination of the words "pick" and "choose," which individually mean to select or make a choice. The exact origin of this phrase is difficult to trace, as it likely developed naturally within the English language over time. The concept of picking and choosing has been ingrained in human decision-making for centuries. The phrase itself has been in common usage for several centuries, appearing in written works as early as the 16th century. It has since become a widely recognized idiom that conveys the act of carefully selecting or making choices. It is commonly employed in situations where individuals have the freedom or opportunity to be selective.

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