Decisão e Controle - Indecisão

Explore expressões idiomáticas em inglês relacionadas à indecisão, incluindo "cair entre dois bancos" e "em duas mentes".

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up in the air [frase]

completely uncertain or left unresolved

Ex: The timeline for the construction project is up in the air due to unforeseen delays .

at loose ends [frase]

having no idea what one should do, particularly due to an unexpected or upsetting change

Ex: With all her friends busy , she felt at loose ends on the weekend , longing for company or something to do .

betwixt and between [frase]

used when one is uncertain, particularly due to being stuck between two alternatives

Ex: The diplomatic negotiations were at a standstill , leaving the two countries betwixt and between a peaceful resolution and escalating tensions .

down to the wire [frase]

used to refer to a situation in which the outcome is unclear until the last moment

Ex: The students studied diligently , cramming for the exam down to the wire to maximize their preparation time .

shades of gray [frase]

a situation in which it is hard to determine what is right or wrong or what one must do

Ex: The novel explores the complex relationships between its characters , highlighting the shades of gray in their motivations and actions .

at sixes and sevens [frase]

used to refer to someone who is completely confused

Ex: The financial mismanagement left the company 's accounts at sixes and sevens , making it difficult to reconcile the numbers .

cold feet [substantivo]

medo

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .

O atleta teve pés frios antes da corrida do campeonato, sentindo-se sobrecarregado pela pressão e expectativas.

loose [thread] [frase]

the parts of something that are yet to be finished or resolved

Ex: Ignoring the customer 's complaint would leave a loose thread in their satisfaction , potentially leading to negative reviews and reputational damage .

to [fall] between two stools [frase]

to be in an unsatisfactory situation where one is unable to choose between two courses of action

Ex: The novel 's protagonist fell between two stools when torn between loyalty to family and pursuing personal dreams , ultimately feeling a sense of regret and unfulfillment .

to {not} [know] whether to laugh or cry [frase]

to not now how to react to a situation as one is extremely frustrated or confused

Ex: When my toddler painted my brand new white walls with bright red finger paint , I was caught in a state of not knowing whether to laugh or cry .

between a rock and a hard place [frase]

in a situation where one has difficulty choosing between two alternatives because both are equally undesirable

Ex: The homeowner was caught between a rock and a hard place when the insurance company denied their claim , leaving them with the choice of shouldering the expensive repairs or living with the damage .

to [chop] and [change] [frase]

to keep changing one's behavior or opinions in an abrupt manner

Ex: The author 's manuscript went through multiple revisions as they chopped and changed the plot and characters .

between the devil and the deep blue sea [frase]

in a situation where both choices lead to an undesirable outcome

Ex: The politician was stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea , forced to decide between compromising their principles to appease their party or standing firm and risking their political career .

on the horns of a dilemma [frase]

‌in a situation that forces one to choose between two alternatives that both have equally undesirable outcomes

Ex: The CEO found themselves on the horns of a dilemma , torn between laying off employees or risking the company 's financial stability .

to [hem] and [haw] [frase]

to hesitate in making a decision or saying something

Ex: When faced with a choice , he often hems and haws , taking a long time to make up his mind .

the jury [is] (still|) out [Sentença]

‌used to express that no decision is made or no opinion is formed about something due to uncertainty

Ex:

at the crossroads [frase]

in a situation that one has to make an important and life-changing decision

Ex: The nation stands at the crossroads , with critical elections ahead that will shape the future of its political landscape .

of two minds [frase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

Ex: The team was of two minds about the proposed marketing strategy , with some members enthusiastic about its potential while others expressed reservations .

Decisão e Controle
Sob controle	Fora de controle	Perder o controle	Estar no comando
Força & Obrigação	Obedience	Escolhas e decisões	Decisão
Indecisão	Dependency