Behavior & Approach - Foresight & Prudence

Discover how English idioms like "take stock of" and "a rainy day" relate to foresight and prudence in English.

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[ace|card] up {one's} sleeve [phrase]

a secret advantage that a person can use when the need arises

Ex: Let 's see if management has another card up its sleeve .

to [cover] {one's} [ass] [phrase]

to save a person from receiving criticism, punishment, blame, etc.

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to [cover] {one's} back [phrase]

to take action in order to save a person from being criticized, punished, blamed, etc.

Ex: When facing a challenging situation , it 's natural to want to cover your back and ensure you are protected .

to [cut] {one's} losses [phrase]

to no longer partake in a failing business, activity, etc. to prevent further damage or losses

Ex: She realized the project was going nowhere and decided to cut her losses by discontinuing it .

a rainy day [phrase]

a time of financial difficulty or a period of challenge

Ex: Having savings for a rainy day can provide peace of mind when facing job loss or other financial setbacks .

eye (on|to|for) the main chance [phrase]

a willingness to use any given opportunity or situation to one's advantage

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to [nip] {sth} in the bud [phrase]

to immediately prevent something, particularly something problematic, before it has time to develop

Ex: She realized that her bad habits were forming , so she decided to nip them in the bud before they got out of control .

to [stop] the rot [phrase]

to prevent something from developing into something worse

Ex: The government implemented policies to stop the rot in the economy after a period of recession .

to take action while the opportunity exists

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to [take] stock of {sth} [phrase]

to carefully examine a situation before making a final decision

Ex: In times of crisis , it 's essential to take stock of available supplies and resources to ensure a coordinated response .

to realize how a situation is about to develop in order to be able to properly prepare for any potential problems or changes that one might encounter

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to [think] twice [phrase]

to think about something very carefully before doing it

Ex: Before quitting your job , you should think twice about the financial implications .

Behavior & Approach
Foresight & Prudence	Overreaction	Tact	Being Tactful
Improvisation & Compromise	Behaving Politely	Lack of Care or Consideration	Without Care or Thought
Reacting or Demanding	Conversational Responses	Showing Surprise	Paying or Getting Attention
Not Paying Attention	Offensive Behavior	Reaction & Response	Jealousy & Competition
Harsh & Strict Treatment