Решение и Контроль - Выбор и решения

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Hobson's choice [существительное]

возможности выбора

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

Компания предоставила своим сотрудникам выбор Хобсона: согласиться на сокращение зарплаты или столкнуться с немедленными увольнениями.

to [pick] and [choose] [фраза]

Выбирать по своему желанию

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 [фраза]

выбор из двух нежелательных вариантов

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

embarrassment of riches [фраза]

Слишком много или более чем достаточно желаемого или необходимого

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 [фраза]

что равнозначно; без преимущества в любую сторону

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 [фраза]

намереваюсь сослаться на

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 [фраза]

Выбрать один из нескольких вариантов

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 [фраза]

выбрать между двумя возможными

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 [фраза]

принять во внимание

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

to [chew] {one's} cud [фраза]

медленно и тщательно обдумывать что-то

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 [фраза]

принять решение сделать что-то определенным образом

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in {one's} right [mind] [фраза]

рациональный и разумный

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 [фраза]

изменение позиции или отношения

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

on second thought [фраза]

Вообще задуматься

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

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

передумаешь посреди чего-то

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 [фраза]

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: The CEO had to navigate a fork in the road and choose between downsizing or seeking additional funding

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

тщательно обдумать что-то

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 [фраза]

изменить свое мнение

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

to [give] {sth} a pass [фраза]

Принять решение не делать чего-то

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 [фраза]

делать что-то самому

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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