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Décision et Contrôle - Indécision

Explorez les idiomes anglais liés à l'indécision, y compris "tomber entre deux chaises" et "avoir deux avis".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control
up in the air

completely uncertain or left unresolved

Ex: The timeline for the construction project is up in the air due to unforeseen delays.
at loose ends

having no idea what one should do, particularly due to an unexpected or upsetting change

Ex: With all her friends busy, she felt at loose ends on the weekend, longing for company or something to do.
betwixt and between

used when one is uncertain, particularly due to being stuck between two alternatives

Ex: The diplomatic negotiations were at a standstill, leaving the two countries betwixt and between a peaceful resolution and escalating tensions.
down to the wire

used to refer to a situation in which the outcome is unclear until the last moment

Ex: The students studied diligently, cramming for the exam down to the wire to maximize their preparation time.
shades of gray

a situation in which it is hard to determine what is right or wrong or what one must do

Ex: The novel explores the complex relationships between its characters, highlighting the shades of gray in their motivations and actions.
at sixes and sevens

used to refer to someone who is completely confused

Ex: The financial mismanagement left the company's accounts at sixes and sevens, making it difficult to reconcile the numbers.
cold feet

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

peur, trac

peur, trac

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .L'athlète a eu **des sueurs froides** avant la course du championnat, se sentant submergé par la pression et les attentes.
loose [thread]

the parts of something that are yet to be finished or resolved

Ex: Ignoring the customer's complaint would leave a loose thread in their satisfaction, potentially leading to negative reviews and reputational damage.
to [fall] between two stools

to be in an unsatisfactory situation where one is unable to choose between two courses of action

nager entre deux eaux, avoir le cul entre deux chaises

nager entre deux eaux, avoir le cul entre deux chaises

Ex: The novel's protagonist fell between two stools when torn between loyalty to family and pursuing personal dreams, ultimately feeling a sense of regret and unfulfillment.
to {not} [know] whether to laugh or cry

to not now how to react to a situation as one is extremely frustrated or confused

Ex: When my toddler painted my brand new white walls with bright red finger paint, I was caught in a state of not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
between a rock and a hard place

in a situation where one has difficulty choosing between two alternatives because both are equally undesirable

Ex: The homeowner was caught between a rock and a hard place when the insurance company denied their claim, leaving them with the choice of shouldering the expensive repairs or living with the damage.
to [chop] and [change]

to keep changing one's behavior or opinions in an abrupt manner

Ex: The author's manuscript went through multiple revisions as they chopped and changed the plot and characters.
between the devil and the deep blue sea

in a situation where both choices lead to an undesirable outcome

entre le marteau et l'enclume

entre le marteau et l'enclume

Ex: The politician was stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea, forced to decide between compromising their principles to appease their party or standing firm and risking their political career.
on the horns of a dilemma

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

face à un dilemme, confronté à un dilemme

face à un dilemme, confronté à un dilemme

Ex: The homeowner was on the horns of a dilemma, having to choose between repairing a leaky roof or fixing a faulty foundation, both of which were significant and costly issues.
to [hem] and [haw]

to hesitate in making a decision or saying something

bafouiller

bafouiller

Ex: When faced with a choice, he often hems and haws, taking a long time to make up his mind.
the jury [is] (still|) out

‌used to express that no decision is made or no opinion is formed about something due to uncertainty

la question reste ouverte

la question reste ouverte

Ex: The jury is out on whether the proposed policy changes will lead to economic growth or further exacerbate income inequality.
at the crossroads

in a situation that one has to make an important and life-changing decision

Ex: The nation stands at the crossroads, with critical elections ahead that will shape the future of its political landscape.
of two minds
of two minds
[Phrase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

Ex: The team was of two minds about the proposed marketing strategy, with some members enthusiastic about its potential while others expressed reservations.
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