Решение и Контроль - Решительность

Освойте английские идиомы, связанные с решительностью, такие как "выбросить ножны" и "ясный и понятный".

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to [make] up {one's} mind [фраза]

принять решение

Ex: After much consideration , she finally made up her mind to pursue her dream of starting her own business .

to [give|move|budge] an inch [фраза]

не отступать от своего решения

Ex: During the negotiation , he would n't give an inch on the price .

to [sit] tight [фраза]

отказаться менять свое мнение

Ex: The doctor told the patient to sit tight and wait for the test results .

to [stick] to {one's} guns [фраза]

Оставаться твердым в своих убеждениях

Ex: Despite the criticism , she stuck to her guns and defended her controversial opinion .

the die [is] cast [Предложение]

План действий был окончательно разработан

Ex: After submitting the resignation letter, he knew the die was cast and there was no turning back from his decision to leave the company.

[set] in {one's} ways [фраза]

Вести фиксированный образ жизни

Ex: Despite the advancements in technology , my grandfather remains set in his ways and prefers to stick to his traditional methods .

to [take] time by the forelock [фраза]

действуйте быстро и решительно

Ex: Knowing that opportunities for advancement are scarce , she took time by the forelock and applied for the promotion without hesitation .

cut and dried [фраза]

уже решено и вряд ли будет изменено

Ex: The company 's hiring process is cut and dried , with clear criteria and predetermined interview questions .

not for all the tea in China [фраза]

Не по какой-либо причине или побуждению

Ex: I would n't go skydiving , not for all the tea in China — I have a fear of heights .

to [put] {one's} foot down [фраза]

использовать свой авторитет

Ex: He put his foot down when his kids demanded more screen time .

to [throw] away the scabbard [фраза]

откажитесь от всякой мысли о заключении мира

Ex: Let 's throw away the scabbard and give our all to this project , leaving no room for doubt or retreat !