Décision et Contrôle - Détermination

Maîtrisez les idiomes anglais concernant la détermination, comme "jeter le fourreau" et "tout cuit dans le bec".

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to [make] up {one's} mind [Phrase]

se décider

Ex: After much consideration , she finally made up her mind to pursue her dream of starting her own business .

to [give|move|budge] an inch [Phrase]

ne pas céder d'un pouce

Ex: During the negotiation , he would n't give an inch on the price .

to [sit] tight [Phrase]

to refuse to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: The doctor told the patient to sit tight and wait for the test results .

to [stick] to {one's} guns [Phrase]

to maintain one's beliefs or perspective regardless of others' disagreement

Ex: Despite the criticism , she stuck to her guns and defended her controversial opinion .

the die [is] cast [phrase]

used to say that something is completely decided and cannot be changed

Ex: After submitting the resignation letter, he knew the die was cast and there was no turning back from his decision to leave the company.

[set] in {one's} ways [Phrase]

avoir ses (petites) habitudes

Ex: Despite the advancements in technology , my grandfather remains set in his ways and prefers to stick to his traditional methods .

to [take] time by the forelock [Phrase]

to act quickly in order to use an opportunity

Ex: Realizing the limited availability of discounted tickets , she decided to take time by the forelock and purchase them immediately .

cut and dried [Phrase]

used to describe a situation that has almost no chance of changing as it is already decided

Ex: The company 's hiring process is cut and dried , with clear criteria and predetermined interview questions .

not for all the tea in China [Phrase]

used to express a strong refusal to do something, regardless of the great reward or incentive offered

Ex: I would n't go skydiving , not for all the tea in China — I have a fear of heights .

to [put] {one's} foot down [Phrase]

to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: He put his foot down when his kids demanded more screen time .

to [throw] away the scabbard [Phrase]

to fully commit to a course of action without any intention of retreat or hesitation

Ex: Let 's throw away the scabbard and give our all to this project , leaving no room for doubt or retreat !