English idioms related to Decision & Control

English idioms related to Decision & Control - Decisiveness

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to make up one's mind
phrase
to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities
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to give / move / budge an inch
phrase
(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.
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to sit tight
phrase
to refuse to change one's opinion or decision regarding something
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to stick to one's guns
phrase
to maintain one's beliefs or perspective regardless of others' disagreement
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the die is cast
sentence
used to say that something is completely decided and cannot be changed
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set in one's ways
phrase
to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.
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to take time by the forelock
phrase
to act quickly in order to use an opportunity
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cut and dried
phrase
used to describe a situation that has almost no chance of changing as it is already decided
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not for all the tea in China
phrase
used to express a strong refusal to do something, regardless of the great reward or incentive offered
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to put one's foot down
phrase
to firmly take control and enforce a specific action
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to throw away the scabbard
phrase
to fully commit to a course of action without any intention of retreat or hesitation
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