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Decision & Control - Indecisiveness

Explore English idioms that relate to indecisiveness, including "fall between two stools" and "of two minds".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control

completely uncertain or left unresolved

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having no idea what one should do, particularly due to an unexpected or upsetting change

Ex: With all her friends busy , she at loose ends on the weekend , longing for company or something to do .
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used when one is uncertain, particularly due to being stuck between two alternatives

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used to refer to a situation in which the outcome is unclear until the last moment

Ex: The students studied diligently , cramming for the down to the wire to maximize their preparation time .
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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 shades of gray in their motivations and actions .
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used to refer to someone who is completely confused

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

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the parts of something that are yet to be finished or resolved

Ex: Ignoring the customer 's complaint would leave loose thread in their satisfaction , potentially leading to negative reviews and reputational damage .
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to be in an unsatisfactory situation where one is unable to choose between two courses of action

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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 not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
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in a situation where one has difficulty choosing between two alternatives because both are equally undesirable

Ex: The homeowner was 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 keep changing one's behavior or opinions in an abrupt manner

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in a situation where both choices lead to an undesirable outcome

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

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to hesitate in making a decision or saying something

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

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in a situation that one has to make an important and life-changing decision

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of two minds
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in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

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