Beslissing en Controle - Keuzes en beslissingen

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen over keuzes en beslissingen met voorbeelden zoals "verandering van hart" en "het minste van twee kwaden".

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Hobson's choice [zelfstandig naamwoord]

Hobsons keuze

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Het restaurant had een beperkt menu en bood de gasten een Hobson's keuze van slechts één gerecht voor het diner.

to [pick] and [choose] [Zinsdeel]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

Ex: As a book lover , she relished the opportunity to visit the library and pick and choose from a vast collection of novels .

the lesser of two evils [Zinsdeel]

a choice or option that seems less harmful or unpleasant out of two that one is confronted with

Ex: In the film , the protagonist had to decide whether to betray a friend or face dire consequences — a classic example of choosing the lesser of two evils .

embarrassment of riches [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The popular author faced an embarrassment of riches with numerous book deals and publishing offers flooding in after the success of their debut novel .

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

used for saying that choosing out of the two possible options is not really going to make a difference as the result will be the same either way

Ex: The debate over which smartphone brand to buy is broad as it is long , as both options offer similar features and performance .

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

to consider someone or something when doing or mentioning something

Ex: The teacher asked the students to suggest a book for the class reading assignment , but she already had a classic novel in mind .

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

to choose something out of two or a group of things available to one

Ex: The bookstore had a vast selection of novels , allowing readers to take their pick and find their next favorite book .

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

to decide between two possible alternatives or choices that one has

Ex: When it comes to choosing a political party , it 's important to come down on one side of the fence or the other to actively participate in the democratic process .

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

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

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

to spend time considering one's future action before making a decision

Ex: The team members gathered around the whiteboard , chewing their cud , as they brainstormed innovative solutions to the complex problem .

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

to choose to do something in a specified manner

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

in a state that one is capable of making logical decisions or behaving normally

Ex: When he proposed quitting his stable job to pursue his dreams of becoming an artist , his parents questioned if he was in his right mind .

change of heart [Zinsdeel]

the action of adopting a different opinion or mindset

Ex: He was skeptical about the charity 's mission at first , but a moving testimonial led to a change of heart , prompting him to become a dedicated supporter .

on second thought [Zinsdeel]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: She agreed to the proposal , but on second thought , she realized it was n’t practical .

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

to adopt a different policy in face of a difficult or unexpected problem

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fork in the road [Zinsdeel]

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: After years of indecision , he finally reached a fork in the road and had to choose between staying in his hometown or moving to pursue new opportunities .

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

to think about or consider something very carefully, particularly with the intention of improving it in mind

Ex: Now that we 've had a couple disappointing quarters , it 's time for management to take a long hard look at our pricing strategy and whether changes are needed .

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

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: If you change your mind about coming tonight , just give me a call .

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

to excuse or overlook something without criticism or consequences

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

to do something oneself as opposed to waiting for others

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Beslissing en Controle
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