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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach
a bag of tricks

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.
(more|another) string to {one's} bow

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.
waiting game
waiting game
[Rzeczownik]

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

gra na zwłokę, strategia oczekiwania

gra na zwłokę, strategia oczekiwania

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

Inwestorzy czasami muszą grać w grę oczekiwania, czekając na odpowiednie warunki rynkowe, aby dokonać zyskownych transakcji.

to [weigh] {one's} words

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.
to [kill] two birds with one stone

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.
to [see] which way the cat [jumps]

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.
velvet glove
velvet glove
[Rzeczownik]

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

welurowa rękawiczka, welurowa dłoń

welurowa rękawiczka, welurowa dłoń

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

Przemówienie polityka zostało wygłoszone w welurowej rękawiczce, używając uprzejmego języka do krytyki polityk swoich przeciwników.

pester power
pester power
[Rzeczownik]

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

moc natręctwa, wpływ natarczywości

moc natręctwa, wpływ natarczywości

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

Rodzice często znajdują się ulegający sile nękania podczas wycieczek do sklepu spożywczego, gdy dzieci proszą o słodkie przekąski lub płatki, które widziały w reklamach.

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

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.
the oldest trick in the book

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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