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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Making a Decision

Here you will learn some English words related to making a decision, such as "indecisive", "hustle", and "finding".

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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
either
either
[conjunction]

used to introduce two choices or possibilities

Ex: Either wear a coat, or you'll catch a cold. 
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fatwa
fatwa
[noun]

a legal decision or statement made by an Islamic leader

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to find
to find
[Verb]

(of a law court) to make an official decision

Ex: Did the court find the defendant guilty or not guilty? 
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to find against

to declare someone guilty or make a decision against someone in a court case

Ex: The court found against the defendant. 
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to find for

to declare someone right or innocent in a court of law case

Ex: The court found for the plaintiff. 
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finding
finding
[noun]

a judgment or decision reached by a court regarding matters of fact or law

Ex: The court's finding favored the plaintiff. 
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to force the issue

to compel someone to accelerate the process of decision-making

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free will
free will
[noun]

the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences

Ex: She believes in free will and makes decisions based on her own values. 
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to [give|move|budge] an inch

(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

Ex: The landlord wouldn't budge an inch on the rent. 
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to [go] back on {one's} word

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

Ex: He had promised to help me with the project, but he ended up going back on his word. 
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to [go] back on a (promise|deal|pledge)

to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

Ex: She went back on her promise to help with the charity event. 
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to go before

to be formally presented for discussion or judgment by a person or authority

Ex: The application I sent will go before the admissions office for review next week. 
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to hand down

‌to formally announce something such as a decision or judgment

Ex: The Supreme Court will hand down its ruling on the case next week. 
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to [have] a think

to think about something before making a decision

Ex: I need to have a think about my career goals. 
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to [hem] and [haw]

to hesitate in making a decision or saying something

Ex: Stop hemming and hawing and tell me what you really think. 
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Hobson's choice

a choice made in a situation in which no other options were available

Ex: Accepting the pay cut was a Hobson's choice; the only alternative was losing his job. 
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to hustle
to hustle
[Verb]

to convince or make someone do something

Ex: With charm and enthusiasm, the team leader hustled the team to meet the tight project deadline. 
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incisive
incisive
[Adjective]

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

Ex: His incisive vision allows him to see beyond the surface, uncovering deeper meanings and unveiling hidden truths. 
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inconclusive
inconclusive
[Adjective]

not producing a clear result or decision

Ex: The medical tests were inconclusive, so further examination is needed to determine the cause of the symptoms. 
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indecisive
indecisive
[Adjective]

(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking

Ex: She's so indecisive that it takes her hours to choose what to wear each morning. 
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inflexible
inflexible
[Adjective]

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

Ex: Despite the new evidence, he remained inflexible in his decision not to invest in the project. 
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in {one's} favor

in a way that gives someone an advantage over something or someone

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it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

Ex: Whether we take the highway or the scenic route, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other—we'll reach our destination in the same amount of time. 
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I am easy
I am easy
[sentence]

used to mean one does not have a strong preference and is happy to go along with whatever others decide

Ex: Where should we eat tonight? — I'm easy, you pick! 
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