![to [make] up {one's} mind](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/61434/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [make] up {one's} mind")
to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities
Ex:
![to [give|move|budge] an inch](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44424/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [give|move|budge] an inch")
(always negative) to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.
Ex:
The
defendant
refused
to
budge
an
inch
in
his
testimony
,
even
when
faced
with
contradictory
evidence
.
![to [sit] tight](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43196/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [sit] tight")
to [sit] tight
[구]
to refuse to change one's opinion or decision regarding something
Ex:
Despite
the
delays
,
the
passengers
were
advised
to
sit
tight
until
the
mechanical
issue
was
resolved
.
![to [stick] to {one's} guns](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44430/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [stick] to {one's} guns")
to maintain one's beliefs or perspective regardless of others' disagreement
Ex:
The
CEO
stuck to
his
guns
and
maintained
the
company
's
ethical
standards
,
even
when
faced
with
lucrative
but
questionable
business
opportunities
.
![the die [is] cast](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44438/thumb/180?type=jpeg "the die [is] cast")
![[set] in {one's} ways](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44404/thumb/180?type=jpeg "[set] in {one's} ways")
to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.
Ex:
The
company
's
management
team
was
criticized
for
being
set in
their
ways
and
unwilling
to
adopt
innovative
strategies
.
![to [take] time by the forelock](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/21483/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] time by the forelock")
to act quickly in order to use an opportunity
Ex:
Recognizing
the
importance
of
networking
,
he
made
sure
to
take
time
by
the
forelock
and
introduce
himself
to
key
industry
professionals
at
the
conference
.
cut and dried
[구]
used to describe a situation that has almost no chance of changing as it is already decided
Ex:
used to express a strong refusal to do something, regardless of the great reward or incentive offered
Ex:
![to [put] {one's} foot down](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42188/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [put] {one's} foot down")
to firmly take control and enforce a specific action
Ex:
Faced
with
pressure
to
conform
,
she
put
her
foot
down
and
confidently
embraced
her
unique
style
and
identity
.
![to [throw] away the scabbard](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42438/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [throw] away the scabbard")
to fully commit to a course of action without any intention of retreat or hesitation
Ex:
It
's
time
to
throw away
the
scabbard
and
fight
for
the
change
we
believe in
,
relentlessly
pursuing
our
goals
without
compromise
.