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Decision & Control - Decisiveness

Master English idioms regarding decisiveness, like "throw away the scabbard" and "cut and dried".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control
to [make] up {one's} mind

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

Ex: I need a few more days before I make up my mind. 
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to [give|move|budge] an inch

(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

Ex: The landlord wouldn't budge an inch on the rent. 
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to [sit] tight
to sit tight
[phrase]

to refuse to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: The mayor sat tight and refused to change the policy. 
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to [stick] to {one's} guns

to maintain one's beliefs or perspective regardless of others' disagreement

Ex: Everyone told her the plan was too risky, but she stuck to her guns. 
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the die [is] cast
the die is cast
[sentence]

used to say that something is completely decided and cannot be changed

Ex: Once the contract was signed, the die was cast. 
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[set] in {one's} ways

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

Ex: My grandfather is set in his ways and refuses to use a smartphone. 
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to [take] time by the forelock

to act quickly in order to use an opportunity

Ex: She took time by the forelock and submitted her application early. 
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cut and dried

used to describe a situation that has almost no chance of changing as it is already decided

Ex: The deal isn't cut and dried yet; a few details still need approval. 
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not for all the tea in China

used to express a strong refusal to do something, regardless of the great reward or incentive offered

Ex: I wouldn't work for that company, not for all the tea in China. 
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to [take] the bull by the horns

to deal with a difficult situation directly and confidently

Ex: She decided to take the bull by the horns and try to solve the problem without any further delay. 
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to [step] up to the plate

to take responsibility and face a challenge

Ex: She stepped up to the plate when the leader got sick. 
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to [go] all in
to go all in
[phrase]

to commit completely to something

Ex: She decided to go all in on her new business. 
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to [put] {one's} foot down

to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: The manager finally put her foot down and made everyone follow the new rules. 
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to [throw] away the scabbard

to fully commit to a course of action without any intention of retreat or hesitation

Ex: By quitting his job and investing all his savings, he threw away the scabbard. 
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