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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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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

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

Ex: They usually have aces up their sleeves when they negotiate an important transaction.
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to save a person from receiving criticism, punishment, blame, etc.

Ex: The politician issued a statement to cover his ass after the controversial policy decision.
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to take action in order to save a person from being criticized, punished, blamed, etc.

Ex: She documented every step of the process to cover her back and avoid any potential accusations of negligence.
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to no longer partake in a failing business, activity, etc. to prevent further damage or losses

Ex: In the face of mounting debts , the company had no choice but cut its losses and file for bankruptcy .
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a rainy day
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a time of financial difficulty or a period of challenge

Ex: His habit of saving a rainy day allowed him to comfortably weather the storm when his business faced difficulties .
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a willingness to use any given opportunity or situation to one's advantage

Ex: This company tends to employ young women have an eye to the main chance.
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to immediately prevent something, particularly something problematic, before it has time to develop

Ex: Early treatment can often nip a minor illness in the bud before it becomes a serious health problem.
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to prevent something from developing into something worse

Ex: To save their relationship , they decided to seek counseling stop the rot of constant arguments and misunderstandings .
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to take action while the opportunity exists

Ex: In negotiations, it's crucial to strike while the iron is hot to secure the best deal possible.
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to carefully examine a situation before making a final decision

Ex: Before starting a new project , it 's take stock of your skills and resources to plan effectively .
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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

Ex: Most senators find out which way the wind blows in their home state before voting on bills in Congress.
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to think about something very carefully before doing it

Ex: When offering criticism , it 's essential think twice to ensure your words are constructive .
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