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Décision et Contrôle - Choix et décisions

Explorez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises concernant les choix et les décisions avec des exemples comme "changement d'avis" et "le moindre de deux maux".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control
Hobson's choice

a choice made in a situation in which no other options were available

ne pas avoir d'autre choix

ne pas avoir d'autre choix

Ex: The professor gave students a Hobson's choice for the final project: complete an extensive research paper or receive a failing grade.Le professeur a donné aux étudiants un **choix de Hobson** pour le projet final : rédiger un document de recherche approfondi ou obtenir une note d'échec.
to [pick] and [choose]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

choisir, trier

choisir, trier

Ex: The curator had the privilege of examining a collection of rare artifacts and could pick and choose which pieces to include in the museum exhibition.
the lesser of two evils

a choice or option that seems less harmful or unpleasant out of two that one is confronted with

le moindre mal

le moindre mal

Ex: The doctor, in a difficult medical situation, had to administer a medication with potential side effects as the lesser evil to save the patient's life.
embarrassment of riches

a situation in which there is too much of resources or options for one to choose from

Ex: The entrepreneur found themselves in an embarrassment of riches with multiple investors willing to fund their startup, making it challenging to decide which offer to accept.
(as|) broad as it is long

used for saying that choosing out of the two possible options is not really going to make a difference as the result will be the same either way

c'est du pareil au même

c'est du pareil au même

Ex: The decision between the two candidates was as broad as it was long, with both possessing impressive qualifications and experience.
to [have] {sb/sth} in mind

to consider someone or something when doing or mentioning something

Ex: When my friends asked me for restaurant recommendations, I had a cozy Italian trattoria in mind that serves amazing pasta dishes.
to [take|have] {one's} pick

to choose something out of two or a group of things available to one

Ex: At the farmers market, you can take your pick of fresh produce, from vibrant fruits to crisp vegetables.
to [come] down on one side of the fence or the other

to decide between two possible alternatives or choices that one has

choisir entre

choisir entre

Ex: In the contentious legal case, the judge insisted that the jury members carefully consider the evidence and come down on one side of the fence or the other to deliver a fair verdict.
to [take] {sth} into account

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

tenir compte de

tenir compte de

Ex: When planning a project, it is important to take account of the available resources and budget constraints.
to [chew] {one's} cud

to spend time considering one's future action before making a decision

Ex: The professor encouraged the students to chew their cud while reading challenging texts, fostering a deeper understanding of the material.
to [go] down (that|the) road

to choose to do something in a specified manner

Ex: I'm hesitant to go down that road of pursuing a legal dispute without exploring alternative solutions through mediation.
in {one's} right [mind]

in a state that one is capable of making logical decisions or behaving normally

Ex: The therapist reassured him that his fears were unfounded and that he was in his right mind.
change of heart

the action of adopting a different opinion or mindset

Ex: The strict teacher had a change of heart after witnessing the student's determination and granted them an extension on the assignment.
on second thought

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

à la réflexion

à la réflexion

Ex: I was going to order pizza, but on second thought, I’ll cook dinner instead.
to [change] horses (in|) midstream

to adopt a different policy in face of a difficult or unexpected problem

Ex: During contract negotiations, the union refused the owner's demand to substitute mediators, stating it was ill-advised to change horses midstream while both sides were still at the table.
fork in the road

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

Ex: After years of indecision, he finally reached a fork in the road and had to choose between staying in his hometown or moving to pursue new opportunities.
to [take] a (long|) hard look at {sth}

to think about or consider something very carefully, particularly with the intention of improving it in mind

Ex: With renewable energy technology advancing so rapidly, lawmakers will need to take a hard look at updating subsidies and regulations to reflect the changing landscape.
to [change] {one's} mind

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

changer d'avis

changer d'avis

Ex: When I first met him I didn't like himbut I've changed my mind.
to [give] {sth} a pass

to excuse or overlook something without criticism or consequences

Ex: The supervisor chose to give the team's minor errors a pass, considering the tight deadline they were working under.
to [take] (matters|affairs|things) into {one's} own hands

to do something oneself as opposed to waiting for others

Ex: When the company's profits were declining, the CEO knew it was time to take things into her own hands and develop a new business strategy.
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