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Khám phá các thành ngữ tiếng Anh liên quan đến sự do dự, bao gồm "rơi vào giữa hai chiếc ghế" và "có hai ý kiến".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control

up in the air

[Cụm từ]

completely uncertain or left unresolved

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

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at loose ends

[Cụm từ]

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.

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betwixt and between

[Cụm từ]

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.

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down to the wire

[Cụm từ]

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.

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shades of gray

[Cụm từ]

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.

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at sixes and sevens

[Cụm từ]

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.

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cold feet

[Danh từ]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

sợ hãi, hoảng loạn

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .Vận động viên đã trải qua **chân lạnh** trước cuộc đua vô địch, cảm thấy choáng ngợp trước áp lực và kỳ vọng.

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loose thread

[Cụm từ]

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.

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to fall between two stools

[Cụm từ]

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.

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to not know whether to laugh or cry

[Cụm từ]

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.

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between a rock and a hard place

[Cụm từ]

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.

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to chop and change

[Cụm từ]

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.

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between the devil and the deep blue sea

[Cụm từ]

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.

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on the horns of a dilemma

[Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The homeowner was on the horns of a dilemma, having to choose between repairing a leaky roof or fixing a faulty foundation, both of which were significant and costly issues.

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to hem and haw

[Cụm từ]

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.

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the jury is (still) out

[Câu]

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

Ex: The jury is out on whether the proposed policy changes will lead to economic growth or further exacerbate income inequality.

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at the crossroads

[Cụm từ]

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.

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of two minds

[Cụm từ]

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.

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