Decisione e Controllo - Indecisione

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi relativi all'indecisione, inclusi "cadere tra due sedie" e "avere due menti".

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up in the air

[Frase]

completely uncertain or left unresolved

in aria

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

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at loose ends

[Frase]

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

spaesato

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

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betwixt and between

[Frase]

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

ad un bivio

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

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down to the wire

[Frase]

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

fino all'ultimo momento

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

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shades of gray

[Frase]

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

sfumature di grigio, gradazioni di grigio

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

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at sixes and sevens

[Frase]

used to refer to someone who is completely confused

confusa

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

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cold feet

[sostantivo]

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

ripensamento

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .L'atleta ha avuto **piedi freddi** prima della gara del campionato, sentendosi sopraffatto dalla pressione e dalle aspettative.

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loose thread

[Frase]

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

filo tirato

Ex: Ignoring the customer 's complaint would leave loose thread in their satisfaction , potentially leading to negative reviews and reputational damage .

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to fall between two stools

[Frase]

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

essere lasciati senza l'uno e senza l'altro

Ex: The novel 's fell between two stools when torn between loyalty to family and pursuing personal dreams , ultimately feeling a sense of regret and unfulfillment .

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to not know whether to laugh or cry

[Frase]

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

completamente confuso

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

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between a rock and a hard place

[Frase]

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

tra un roccia e un luogo duro

Ex: The homeowner was 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 .

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to chop and change

[Frase]

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

cambiare idea frequentemente

Ex: The author 's manuscript went through multiple revisions as chopped and changed the plot and characters .

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between the devil and the deep blue sea

[Frase]

in a situation where both choices lead to an undesirable outcome

tra il diavolo e il mare blu profondo

Ex: The politician was 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 .

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on the horns of a dilemma

[Frase]

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

sulle corna di un dilemma

Ex: The homeowner 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 .

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to hem and haw

[Frase]

to hesitate in making a decision or saying something

mormorare

Ex: When faced with a choice , he hems and haws, taking a long time to make up his mind .

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the jury is (still) out

[Frase]

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

la giuria è fuori su qualcosa

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

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at the crossroads

[Frase]

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

a un bivio, a un crocevia

Ex: The nation at the crossroads, with critical elections ahead that will shape the future of its political landscape .

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of two minds

[Frase]

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

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

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