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Behavior & Approach - Being Tactful

Explore English idioms that relate to being tactful, including "waiting game" and "kill two birds with one stone".

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a bag of tricks

a combination of skills or techniques that can help in achieving one's goals

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more string to one's bow

a variety of plans, ideas, etc. that one can use if need arises

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waiting game

a strategy in which one deliberately refrains from taking any action in order to gain advantage later on

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to weigh one's words

to take a moment to ponder what one is about to say

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to kill two birds with one stone

to achieve two goals at the same time only by taking one action

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to see which way the cat jumps

to refrain from making a decision or taking any action until one acquires more data on the situation or how it develops

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velvet glove

a very friendly and gentle manner that is used to hide one's firm determination or ruthless mindset

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pester power

the influence children have on their parents or caregivers to buy or do something through continuous requests, demands, or persuasion

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to speak softly and carry a big stick

to approach situations calmly and diplomatically while also having the strength and power to take action if necessary

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the oldest trick in the book

an overused method that may still succeed

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