Gedrag en Benadering - Tactisch Zijn

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen die verband houden met tactvol zijn, waaronder "wachtspel" en "twee vliegen in één klap slaan".

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

a bag of tricks

[Zinsdeel]

a combination of skills or techniques that can help in achieving one's goals

Ex: She opened her bag of tricks and found a way to calm the angry client.

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more string to one's bow

[Zinsdeel]

a variety of plans, ideas, etc. that one can use if need arises

Ex: Having a backup supplier gives us another string to our bow.

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waiting game

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a strategy in which one deliberately refrains from taking any action in order to gain advantage later on

wachtspel, afwachtstrategie

Ex: It was a waiting game: say nothing now and use the information later .

Beleggers moeten soms het wachtspel spelen terwijl ze wachten op de juiste marktomstandigheden om winstgevende transacties te doen.

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to weigh one's words

[Zinsdeel]

to take a moment to ponder what one is about to say

Ex: The manager paused to weigh his words before announcing the bad news.

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to kill two birds with one stone

[Zinsdeel]

to achieve two goals at the same time only by taking one action

Ex: We can kill two birds with one stone by recording the training and using it for new hires later.

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to see which way the cat jumps

[Zinsdeel]

to refrain from making a decision or taking any action until one acquires more data on the situation or how it develops

Ex: He waited to see which way the cat jumped instead of rushing into a decision.

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velvet glove

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very friendly and gentle manner that is used to hide one's firm determination or ruthless mindset

fluwelen handschoen, fluwelen hand

Ex: The policy was presented with a velvet glove, but it left no room for negotiation .

De toespraak van de politicus werd afgeleverd met een fluwelen handschoen, waarbij beleefde taal werd gebruikt om het beleid van zijn tegenstanders te bekritiseren.

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pester power

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the influence children have on their parents or caregivers to buy or do something through continuous requests, demands, or persuasion

zeurvermogen, aanhoudende invloed

Ex: We try not to reward pester power, so we say no once and stick to it .

Ouders vinden zichzelf vaak toegeven aan zeurpower tijdens uitstapjes naar de supermarkt, wanneer kinderen om suikerrijke snacks of ontbijtgranen vragen die ze hebben zien adverteren.

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to [speak] softly (and|but) [carry] a big stick

to speak softly and carry a big stick

[Zinsdeel]

to approach situations calmly and diplomatically while also having the strength and power to take action if necessary

Ex: If you speak softly but carry a big stick, people listen without feeling threatened.

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the oldest trick in the book

[Zinsdeel]

an overused method that may still succeed

Ex: Don't fall for tears at the last minute; it's the oldest trick in the book.

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