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

Ex: After trying different flavors , made up his mind and chose the chocolate chip ice cream as his favorite .
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(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

Ex: We 've been trying to reach a compromise , but he wobudge an inch on the issue .
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to sit tight
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to refuse to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: Despite the chaos, they sat tight and waited for the storm to pass.
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to maintain one's beliefs or perspective regardless of others' disagreement

Ex: The artist stuck to her guns and refused to compromise her artistic vision, even when advised to make changes for commercial appeal.
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the die is cast
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used to say that something is completely decided and cannot be changed

Ex: After the announcement of the merger, the employees understood that the die was cast, and significant changes were on the horizon for the company.
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to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

Ex: Despite the feedback from colleagues , he set in his ways and refuses to consider alternative viewpoints .
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to act quickly in order to use an opportunity

Ex: The entrepreneur understood that timing was crucial in the market , so took time by the forelock and launched his innovative product before competitors could catch up .
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used to describe a situation that has almost no chance of changing as it is already decided

Ex: The rules of the competition were cut-and-dried, specifying the criteria for judging and disqualifications.
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used to express a strong refusal to do something, regardless of the great reward or incentive offered

Ex: They wouldn't miss their child's graduation for all the tea in China; it was a momentous occasion.
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to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: After years of accommodating unreasonable demands, she finally put her foot down and refused to be taken advantage of any longer.
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to fully commit to a course of action without any intention of retreat or hesitation

Ex: Soldiers, it's time to throw away the scabbard and march forward with unwavering bravery, dedicated to protecting our nation.
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