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

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

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

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

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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

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

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to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

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

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