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

Ex: I thought about bringing up my concerns but decided instead let sleeping dogs lie.
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to simultaneously support two opposing parties, particularly to increase one's gain

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

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

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

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

Ex: The played his cards right by investing in new technology , which boosted the company 's profits .
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to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

Ex: The company 's executives should known better than to ignore customer complaints for so long .
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to try to achieve the best outcome possible when dealing with a difficult or bad situation

Ex: The restaurant served mediocre food , but made the best of a bad bargain by enjoying each other 's company .
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to choose a cautious course of action in a situation where there is uncertainty or potential risk

Ex: The judge decided err on the right side of the law , providing a fair trial for the accused .
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used to tell someone to avoid trouble as much as possible

Ex: Just n't bid the devil good morrow till you meet him.
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to follow the accepted or correct path toward reaching one's goal or desired outcome

Ex: You need go through channels to get the job that is opening up at our company .
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