Döntés és Kontroll - Határozottság

Ismerd meg az angol szólásokat a határozottságról, mint például "eldobni a hüvelyt" és "egyértelmű és világos".

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Villámkártyák

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to [make] up {one's} mind [kifejezés]

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

Ex: He could n't make up his mind between the two job offers , as both had their own unique advantages .

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

(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

Ex: She 's so stubborn that she wo n't move an inch , no matter how much we try to convince her .

to [sit] tight [kifejezés]

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

Ex: The team was instructed to sit tight until further instructions were given by the coach .

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

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

Ex: The athlete stuck to his guns and refused to use performance-enhancing drugs , even when pressured by his competitors .

the die [is] cast [Mondata]

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

Ex:

[set] in {one's} ways [kifejezés]

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

Ex: She 's been living in the same neighborhood for decades and has become set in her ways , resisting any suggestions for change .

to [take] time by the forelock [kifejezés]

to act quickly in order to use an opportunity

Ex: Knowing that opportunities for advancement are scarce , she took time by the forelock and applied for the promotion without hesitation .

cut and dried [kifejezés]

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

Ex: The outcome of the court case seemed cut and dried , as all the evidence pointed to the defendant 's guilt .

not for all the tea in China [kifejezés]

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

Ex:

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

to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: The manager put his foot down and implemented stricter policies to address the persistent issue of tardiness among employees .

to [throw] away the scabbard [kifejezés]

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

Ex: As the team captain , I urge you all to throw away the scabbard and give everything on the field , leaving no regrets .