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What are some expressions associated with weighing difficult choices?
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Weigh up the options, Weigh up the pros and cons, Consider all options, Face tough/difficult choices
What idiom would you use for facing a significant decision point?
At a crossroads
Why might someone procrastinate according to the class notes?
Afraid of making mistakes and it's easier to delay decisions
How does the expression 'spoiled for choice' relate to decision making?
It indicates having too many options, leading to difficulty in making a decision.
What suggestion was given for becoming a better decision maker?
Change your self-identity, intentionally make mistakes, and avoid relying on positive outcomes for happiness.
List some collocations with 'decision'.
Snap decision, Unanimous decision, Tough decision, Important decision, Bold decision, Rushed decision
Describe the difference in decision-making between adults and children.
Children tend to be more intuitive and decide quickly, while adults are more analytical and consider options from various angles.
Define 'unanimous decision'.
A decision where everyone agrees
What might cause someone to 'have a change of heart'?
Changing their decision
What does 'make up your mind' mean?
To decide
How would you describe someone who struggles to make decisions?
Indecisive
What is the meaning of 'snap decision'?
A quick decision
How can hedging make statements more natural and less direct?
Using hedging devices like can be, tend to, often, are more likely to introduce uncertainty or soften a statement.
What are some formal ways to express the act of making a decision?
Come to a decision, Arrive at a decision
What expression is used when you're undecided?
In two minds
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