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to (come on) (too) strong
indecision
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(hésitation)

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indécision

a state of being unable to make a decision due to doubt or uncertainty

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His indecision about the job offer frustrated his family.
Indecision during emergencies can lead to serious consequences.

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decide

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decision

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indecision

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to reassure
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/ˌɹiəˈʃʊɹ/
rassurer

rassurer

to do or say something to make someone stop worrying or less afraid

worry

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decide

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decision

Noun

indecision

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to suspect
to suspect
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(soupçonner)

suspecter

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

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decide

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decision

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indecision

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proportion
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(proportionnalité)

(proportionnalité)

proportion

the harmonious or balanced relationship among the parts of something in size, amount, or degree

disproportion

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decide

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decision

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indecision

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to assume
to assume
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supposer

supposer

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

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decide

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decision

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indecision

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to [make] the first move
to make the first move
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/mˌeɪk ðə fˈɜːst mˈuːv/
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Idiom
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to make it clear that one is interested in having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

What is the origin of the idiom "make the first move" and when to use it?

The idiom "make the first move" is believed to have originated in the 19th century. It is thought to be a reference to the idea of making the first move in a game of chess, which is to move one's own piece before the opponent. In the context of romance, the idiom means to take the initiative and make it clear that one is interested in someone.

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decide

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decision

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indecision

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to back off
verbe
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/bˈæk ˈɔf/
(se désengager)

(se désengager)

se retirer

to no longer be involved in a task or obligation

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inseparable
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back
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off

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decide

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decision

Noun

indecision

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to go off
verbe
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/ɡˌoʊ ˈɔf/
(se déclencher)

(se déclencher)

sonner

(of alarms) to start making a lot of noise as a warning or signal

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inseparable
verbe de la phrase
go
particule de la phrase
off

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decide

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decision

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indecision

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indifference
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indifférence

lack of interest or concern towards something or someone

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decide

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decision

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indecision

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pros and cons
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/pɹˈoʊz ænd kˈɑːnz/
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N/A

Collocation

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

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decide

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decision

Noun

indecision

Noun
to (come on) (too) strong
Phrase
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/kˈʌm ˌɑːn tˈuː ɔːɹ stɹˈɔŋ/
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Idiom

to behave in a way that is too forceful or enthusiastic

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decide

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decision

Noun

indecision

Noun

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