Gedrag en Benadering - Improvisatie & Compromis

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over improvisatie en compromis, zoals "laat het rollen" en "uit de losse pols".

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to [cross] that bridge when {sb} [come|get] to it [Zinsdeel]

to not worry about something beforehand and deal with it whenever it happens

Ex: Martin asked what we 'd do if our new company could n't find good staff when we needed to expand , and I said we 'll cross that bridge when we come to it .

to [take] {sth} as it comes [Zinsdeel]

to deal with things as they occur instead of planning for them in advance

Ex: I do n't have a detailed plan for my vacation ; I 'll just take it as it comes and go with the flow .

to [let] it roll [Zinsdeel]

to allow things to unfold naturally without excessive interference or control, embracing a relaxed and accepting attitude towards the outcome

Ex: She decided to let it roll and trust that everything would work out in the end .

happy medium [Zinsdeel]

a condition or method that falls in between two opposing and extreme choices

Ex: Let 's hope that common sense prevails and they find a happy medium .

balancing act [zelfstandig naamwoord]

balancerende act

Ex: Being a working parent often feels like a constant balancing act between career and family .

Een werkende ouder zijn voelt vaak als een constante balansact tussen carrière en gezin.

by the seat of {one's} pants [Zinsdeel]

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The entrepreneur had no formal business training but built a successful company by the seat of her pants , learning as she went along .

to [follow] {one's} nose [Zinsdeel]

to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

Ex: In creative endeavors , sometimes it 's best to ignore the rules and follow your nose to discover something unique and original .

halfway house [zelfstandig naamwoord]

overgangshuis

Ex: The political proposal aims to find a halfway house between stricter regulations and maintaining individual freedom .

Het politieke voorstel beoogt een middenweg te vinden tussen strengere regelgeving en het behoud van individuele vrijheid.

to [meet] {sb} halfway [Zinsdeel]

to come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests

Ex: We ca n't give you everything you 've requested , but we can meet you halfway .

off the cuff [Zinsdeel]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: Mr Baker was speaking off the cuff when he made those suggestions .

off the top of {one's} head [Zinsdeel]

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

Ex: Just off the top of my head , I ’d say there were about 50 .

to [pluck] {sth} (out of|from) (the|thin) air [Zinsdeel]

to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something

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(give|cut) {sb} a break [Zin]

to stop being harsh or strict with someone

Ex: Give the lad a break—it's only his second day on the job.

to [give] {sb} a (free|) pass [Zinsdeel]

to not punish or criticize someone for their inappropriate or rude action or behavior

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to [go] easy on {sb} [Zinsdeel]

to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: He 's going through a difficult time , so let 's go easy on him and offer our support .

to [cut|give] {sb} some slack [Zinsdeel]

to not be so harsh, strict, or critical when dealing with someone

Ex: You know I never make requests like this , cut me some slack .

to [take] the easy way out [Zinsdeel]

to deal with a situation or problem in a way that is the easiest instead of proper or honorable

Ex: I 'm not the type that takes the easy way out .

free ride [zelfstandig naamwoord]

gratis rit

Ex: He always gets a free ride at work because of his family connections .

Hij krijgt altijd een voorkeursbehandeling op het werk vanwege zijn familieconnecties.

to [think] on {one's} feet [Zinsdeel]

to think and react quickly to something without prior thought

Ex: In a crisis , a good leader needs to be able to think on their feet and make decisions under pressure .

to [play] {sth} by ear [Zinsdeel]

to make decisions or take actions without prior planning or preparation, based on how the situation develops

Ex: We do n't have a fixed agenda for the team meeting ; we 'll play it by ear and address the most pressing issues first .

to [be] all things to all (people|men) [Zinsdeel]

to continuously change one's attitudes or opinions in order to please people

Ex: You ca n't be all things to all men , so focus on being authentic and true to your values .

Gedrag en Benadering
Vooruitziendheid & Voorzichtigheid	Overreactie	Tact	Tactvol zijn
Improvisatie & Compromis	Zich beleefd gedragen	Gebrek aan zorg of overweging	Zonder zorg of nadenken
Reageren of Eisen	Conversationele reacties	Verrast tonen	Betalen of Aandacht Trekken
Niet opletten	Aanstootgevend Gedrag	Reactie en antwoord	Jaloezie & Competitie
Hard en streng behandeling