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Behavior & Approach - Tact

Master English idioms regarding tact, like "let sleeping dogs lie" and "go through channels".

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to [let] sleeping dogs lie

to ignore a situation, topic, issue, etc. so as not to cause troubles or difficulties

Ex: I know you want to ask about the argument, but it's better to let sleeping dogs lie. 
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to [run] with the hare and [hunt] with the hounds

to simultaneously support two opposing parties, particularly to increase one's gain

Ex: He promised loyalty to the workers while secretly advising management, trying to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds. 
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to [save] the (day|situation)

to take action in order to prevent a probable failure or defeat

Ex: The backup generator saved the day when the power went out before the show. 
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there is a method to {one's} madness

used when there is good reasoning behind one's seemingly strange or crazy behavior

Ex: His desk looks chaotic, but there is a method to his madness. 
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to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: The manager handled the nervous client with kid gloves. 
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to [play] {one's} cards right

to make good use of the things that are at one's disposal so as to succeed or gain something

Ex: If you play your cards right, this internship could turn into a full-time job. 
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to [know] better

to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

Ex: You should know better than to share your password with strangers. 
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to [make] the best of a bad bargain

to try to achieve the best outcome possible when dealing with a difficult or bad situation

Ex: The flight was canceled, so we made the best of a bad bargain and explored the city. 
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to [err] on the right side

to choose a cautious course of action in a situation where there is uncertainty or potential risk

Ex: If you're not sure about the allergy, err on the right side and leave the peanuts out. 
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to {not} [bid] the devil good morrow (until|till) {sb} (actually|) [meet] (with|) him

used to tell someone to avoid trouble as much as possible

Ex: Don't call the inspector unless we have to; don't bid the devil good morrow till you meet him. 
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to [go] through channels

to follow the accepted or correct path toward reaching one's goal or desired outcome

Ex: If you want approval for the project, you need to go through channels. 
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