Decisão e Controle - Decisão

Domine os idiomas ingleses sobre decisão, como "jogar fora a bainha" e "cortado e seco".

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to [make] up {one's} mind [frase]

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

Ex: After trying different flavors , he made up his mind and chose the chocolate chip ice cream as his favorite .

to [give|move|budge] an inch [frase]

(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

Ex: We 've been trying to reach a compromise , but he wo n't budge an inch on the issue .

to [sit] tight [frase]

to refuse to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: Despite the chaos , they sat tight and waited for the storm to pass .

to [stick] to {one's} guns [frase]

to maintain one's beliefs or perspective regardless of others' disagreement

Ex: The artist stuck to her guns and refused to compromise her artistic vision , even when advised to make changes for commercial appeal .

the die [is] cast [Sentença]

used to say that something is completely decided and cannot be changed

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[set] in {one's} ways [frase]

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

Ex: Despite the feedback from colleagues , he remains set in his ways and refuses to consider alternative viewpoints .

to [take] time by the forelock [frase]

to act quickly in order to use an opportunity

Ex: Realizing the limited availability of discounted tickets , she decided to take time by the forelock and purchase them immediately .

cut and dried [frase]

used to describe a situation that has almost no chance of changing as it is already decided

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not for all the tea in China [frase]

used to express a strong refusal to do something, regardless of the great reward or incentive offered

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to [put] {one's} foot down [frase]

to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: After years of accommodating unreasonable demands , she finally put her foot down and refused to be taken advantage of any longer .

to [throw] away the scabbard [frase]

to fully commit to a course of action without any intention of retreat or hesitation

Ex: Soldiers , it 's time to throw away the scabbard and march forward with unwavering bravery , dedicated to protecting our nation .