Keputusan dan Kontrol - Ketegasan

Kuasai idiom bahasa Inggris mengenai ketegasan, seperti "membuang sarung" dan "potong dan kering".

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

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

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 [frasa]

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

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

to [sit] tight [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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 [kalimat]

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 [frasa]

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

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 [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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 !