a bag of tricks
[Fraza]
a combination of skills or techniques that can help in achieving one's goals
Ex:
Zachowanie i Podejście - Być taktownym
Poznaj angielskie idiomy związane z taktem, w tym "gra na zwłokę" i "upiec dwie pieczenie na jednym ogniu".
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a variety of plans, ideas, etc. that one can use if need arises
Ex:
waiting game
[Rzeczownik]
gra na zwłokę
Ex:
During
a
medical
investigation
,
patients
often
find
themselves
in
a
waiting game
as
they
await
test
results
and
a
diagnosis
.
Podczas dochodzenia medycznego pacjenci często znajdują się w grze oczekiwania, czekając na wyniki badań i diagnozę.
![to [weigh] {one's} words](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45481/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [weigh] {one's} words")
to [weigh] {one's} words
[Fraza]
to take a moment to ponder what one is about to say
Ex:
In
a
job interview
,
it
's
crucial
to
weigh
your
words
to
present
yourself
in
the
best
light
.
![to [kill] two birds with one stone](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45471/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [kill] two birds with one stone")
to achieve two goals at the same time only by taking one action
Ex:
Buying
a
hybrid
car
not
only
reduces
emissions
but
also
saves
money
on
fuel
,
killing
two
birds
with
one
stone
.
![to [see] which way the cat [jumps]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44188/thumb/180?type=jpeg "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:
velvet glove
[Rzeczownik]
welurowa rękawiczka
Ex:
The
CEO
's
velvet glove
approach
in
negotiations
allowed
her
to
maintain
a
pleasant
demeanor
while
securing
a
favorable
deal
for
the
company
.
Podejście welurowej rękawiczki CEO w negocjacjach pozwoliło jej zachować przyjemne usposobienie, jednocześnie zabezpieczając korzystną umowę dla firmy.
pester power
[Rzeczownik]
moc natręctwa
Ex:
Fast-food
chains
often
use
promotional
tactics
aimed at
children
,
capitalizing on
pester power
to
attract
families
to
their
restaurants
.
Sieci fast-foodów często stosują taktyki promocyjne skierowane do dzieci, wykorzystując siłę nękania, aby przyciągać rodziny do swoich restauracji.
![to [speak] softly (and|but) [carry] a big stick](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45806/thumb/180?type=jpeg "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:
The
CEO
's
management
style
is
to
speak
softly
but
carry
a
big stick
,
fostering
a
cooperative
work
environment
while
ensuring
effective
decision-making
and
accountability
.
the oldest trick in the book
[Fraza]
an overused method that may still succeed
Ex:
In
detective novels
,
the
criminal
often
uses
the
oldest
trick
in
the
book
—
leaving
a
false
trail
to
divert
attention
from
the
real
crime
.