Decisione e Controllo - Scelte e Decisioni

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti scelte e decisioni con esempi come "cambio di idea" e "il male minore".

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Hobson's choice [sostantivo]

La scelta di Hobson

Ex: The company gave its employees a Hobson's choice: accept a pay cut or face immediate layoffs.

L'azienda ha dato ai suoi dipendenti una scelta di Hobson: accettare un taglio dello stipendio o affrontare licenziamenti immediati.

to [pick] and [choose] [Frase]

selezionare

Ex: The fashionista enjoyed shopping at the boutique because she could pick and choose from a variety of stylish outfits .

the lesser of two evils [Frase]

il minore dei due mali

Ex: In the election , voters felt they had to choose the lesser of two evils , as both candidates had significant flaws .

embarrassment of riches [Frase]

a situation in which there is too much of resources or options for one to choose from

Ex: The art collector had an embarrassment of riches with a vast collection of masterpieces that even museums would envy .

(as|) broad as it is long [Frase]

lo stesso dà

Ex: When it comes to choosing between the two apartments , it 's as broad as it is long – they both have similar rent , location , and amenities .

to [have] {sb/sth} in mind [Frase]

avere qualcosa in mente

Ex: When we were discussing candidates for the job opening , the manager mentioned that she had a few experienced individuals in mind .

to [take|have] {one's} pick [Frase]

avere scelta

Ex: The dessert buffet was filled with delectable treats , so go ahead and have your pick .

to [come] down on one side of the fence or the other [Frase]

scegli tra

Ex: In the heated debate over climate change , scientists and policymakers need to come down on one side of the fence or the other to drive effective action .

to [take] {sth} into account [Frase]

prendere in considerazione

Ex: When planning the budget , it is crucial to take unexpected expenses into account to ensure financial stability .

to [chew] {one's} cud [Frase]

pensare

Ex: After receiving feedback on the project , he took some time to chew his cud and carefully consider how to incorporate the suggestions .

to [go] down (that|the) road [Frase]

prendere quella strada

Ex: I don't think we should go down the road of borrowing more money; it could lead to financial trouble.

in {one's} right [mind] [Frase]

in sano di mente

Ex: She could n't believe he would invest his life savings in such a risky venture , questioning if he was in his right mind .

change of heart [Frase]

cambiare idea

Ex: After years of estrangement , she had a change of heart and decided to reach out to her long-lost sister .

on second thought [Frase]

ripensandoci bene

Ex: I initially agreed to the plan , but on second thought , I think it might be too risky .

to [change] horses (in|) midstream [Frase]

cambiare cavallo a metà

Ex: The company decided not to change CEOs midway through their strategic initiative , not wanting to change horses in midstream and disrupt important projects in progress .

fork in the road [Frase]

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

Ex: Their relationship reached a fork in the road when they had to decide whether to stay together or go their separate ways .

to [take] a (long|) hard look at {sth} [Frase]

dare una lunga occhiata a qualcosa

Ex: The board of directors has decided to take a hard look at our expenditures and cut back on unnecessary spending .

to [change] {one's} mind [Frase]

cambiare idea

Ex: George did n't want to come , but we persuaded him to change his mind .

to [give] {sth} a pass [Frase]

rinunciare

Ex: Despite its flaws , I decided to give the movie a pass because I enjoyed the overall story .

to [take] (matters|affairs|things) into {one's} own hands [Frase]

to do something oneself as opposed to waiting for others

Ex: Seeing the financial struggles of her family , she took matters into her own hands and started a small business to generate additional income .

Decisione e Controllo
Sotto Controllo	Fuori controllo	Non Controllo	Essere Responsible
Forza e Obbligo	Obbedienza	Scelte e Decisioni	Risolutezza
Indecisione	Indipendenza