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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to cover one's back
[phrase]
to take action in order to save a person from being criticized, punished, blamed, etc.
to cut one's losses
[phrase]
to no longer partake in a failing business, activity, etc. to prevent further damage or losses
eye on the main chance
[phrase]
a willingness to use any given opportunity or situation to one's advantage
to nip something in the bud
[phrase]
to immediately prevent something, particularly something problematic, before it has time to develop
know which way the wind blow
[phrase]
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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