Quyết định và Kiểm soát - Lựa chọn và quyết định

Khám phá các thành ngữ tiếng Anh về lựa chọn và quyết định với các ví dụ như "thay đổi ý định" và "cái ít xấu hơn trong hai cái xấu".

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Hobson's choice [Danh từ]

lựa chọn của Hobson

Ex:

Chính trị gia đã trình bày với cử tri một lựa chọn Hobson, tuyên bố rằng họ phải ủng hộ ứng cử viên của đảng mình hoặc đối mặt với nguy cơ đảng đối lập nắm quyền.

to [pick] and [choose] [Cụm từ]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

Ex: The job applicant was in a fortunate position where multiple companies were interested in hiring him , allowing him to pick and choose the best offer .

the lesser of two evils [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The company had to decide between laying off employees or reducing salaries , opting for the lesser of two evils to minimize the impact on the workforce .

embarrassment of riches [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The talented musician had an embarrassment of riches when it came to career opportunities , making it difficult to choose which path to pursue .

(as|) broad as it is long [Cụm từ]

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:

to [have] {sb/sth} in mind [Cụm từ]

to consider someone or something when doing or mentioning something

Ex:

to [take|have] {one's} pick [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: With a wide range of colors available , you can take your pick and choose the perfect shade for your new car .

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

to decide between two possible alternatives or choices that one has

Ex: The committee members could n't reach a consensus on the proposal , so the chairperson urged them to come down on one side of the fence or the other .

to [take] {sth} into account [Cụm từ]

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

Ex:

to [chew] {one's} cud [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The writer liked to chew her cud before starting a new story , allowing ideas to percolate and take shape in her mind .

to [go] down (that|the) road [Cụm từ]

to choose to do something in a specified manner

Ex: I don't think we should go down the road of borrowing more money; it could lead to financial trouble.

in {one's} right [mind] [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The jury determined that the defendant was not in his right mind at the time of the crime due to mental illness .

change of heart [Cụm từ]

the action of adopting a different opinion or mindset

Ex: The politician had a change of heart on the controversial issue , publicly reversing their previous stance .

on second thought [Cụm từ]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I almost bought the expensive gadget , but on second thought , I decided to save the money .

to [change] horses (in|) midstream [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: Some political analysts warned that introducing a new healthcare plan halfway through the legislative session would be changing horses in midstream and jeopardize the chances of passing any reform that year .

fork in the road [Cụm từ]

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: After years of indecision , he finally reached a fork in the road and had to choose between staying in his hometown or moving to pursue new opportunities .

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

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

Ex: As the new COO , part of my job is to take a long hard look at our operations and processes to find ways to increase efficiency .

to [change] {one's} mind [Cụm từ]

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: He was n't going to come , but at the last minute he changed his mind .

to [give] {sth} a pass [Cụm từ]

to excuse or overlook something without criticism or consequences

Ex:

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

to do something oneself as opposed to waiting for others

Ex: Realizing the importance of education , he took matters into his own hands and created a study group to help his classmates prepare for exams .

Quyết định và Kiểm soát
Dưới sự kiểm soát	Mất kiểm soát	Mất kiểm soát	Chịu trách nhiệm
Lực lượng & Nghĩa vụ	Obedience	Lựa chọn và quyết định	Quyết đoán
Không quyết đoán	Dependency