Decizie și Control - Alegeri și decizii

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Hobson's choice [substantiv]

alegerea lui Hobson

Ex: The company gave its employees a Hobson's choice: accept a pay cut or face immediate layoffs.

Compania le-a oferit angajaților săi o alegere Hobson: acceptați o reducere a salariului sau confruntați-vă cu concedieri imediate.

to [pick] and [choose] [frază]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

Ex: The fashionista enjoyed shopping at the boutique because she could pick and choose from a variety of stylish outfits .

the lesser of two evils [frază]

a choice or option that seems less harmful or unpleasant out of two that one is confronted with

Ex: In the election , voters felt they had to choose the lesser of two evils , as both candidates had significant flaws .

embarrassment of riches [frază]

a situation in which there is too much of resources or options for one to choose from

Ex: The art collector had an embarrassment of riches with a vast collection of masterpieces that even museums would envy .

(as|) broad as it is long [frază]

used for saying that choosing out of the two possible options is not really going to make a difference as the result will be the same either way

Ex: When it comes to choosing between the two apartments , it 's as broad as it is long – they both have similar rent , location , and amenities .

to [have] {sb/sth} in mind [frază]

to consider someone or something when doing or mentioning something

Ex: When we were discussing candidates for the job opening , the manager mentioned that she had a few experienced individuals in mind .

to [take|have] {one's} pick [frază]

to choose something out of two or a group of things available to one

Ex: The dessert buffet was filled with delectable treats , so go ahead and have your pick .

to [come] down on one side of the fence or the other [frază]

to decide between two possible alternatives or choices that one has

Ex: In the heated debate over climate change , scientists and policymakers need to come down on one side of the fence or the other to drive effective action .

to [take] {sth} into account [frază]

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

Ex: When planning the budget , it is crucial to take unexpected expenses into account to ensure financial stability .

to [chew] {one's} cud [frază]

to spend time considering one's future action before making a decision

Ex: After receiving feedback on the project , he took some time to chew his cud and carefully consider how to incorporate the suggestions .

to [go] down (that|the) road [frază]

to choose to do something in a specified manner

Ex: He regretted going down the road of dishonesty , realizing the negative consequences it had on his relationships and reputation .

in {one's} right [mind] [frază]

in a state that one is capable of making logical decisions or behaving normally

Ex: She could n't believe he would invest his life savings in such a risky venture , questioning if he was in his right mind .

change of heart [frază]

the action of adopting a different opinion or mindset

Ex: After years of estrangement , she had a change of heart and decided to reach out to her long-lost sister .

on second thought [frază]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I initially agreed to the plan , but on second thought , I think it might be too risky .

to [change] horses (in|) midstream [frază]

to adopt a different policy in face of a difficult or unexpected problem

Ex: The company decided not to change CEOs midway through their strategic initiative , not wanting to change horses in midstream and disrupt important projects in progress .

fork in the road [frază]

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

Ex: Their relationship reached a fork in the road when they had to decide whether to stay together or go their separate ways .

to [take] a (long|) hard look at {sth} [frază]

to think about or consider something very carefully, particularly with the intention of improving it in mind

Ex: The board of directors has decided to take a hard look at our expenditures and cut back on unnecessary spending .

to [change] {one's} mind [frază]

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: George did n't want to come , but we persuaded him to change his mind .

to [give] {sth} a pass [frază]

to excuse or overlook something without criticism or consequences

Ex: Despite its flaws , I decided to give the movie a pass because I enjoyed the overall story .

to [take] (matters|affairs|things) into {one's} own hands [frază]

to do something oneself as opposed to waiting for others

Ex: Seeing the financial struggles of her family , she took matters into her own hands and started a small business to generate additional income .

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