Choosing and decisions Flashcards

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To be in a quandary

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not to be able to decide.
He was in a quandary whether to accept a new job.

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To be in two minds about

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Can’t decide.
I’m in two minds about going to Vanessa’s party.

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To be shortlisted for.

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To be chosen.
Only six people were shortlisted for the interview.

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To be spoilt for choice.

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To have a lot of option.
As for a place to stay, you will be spoilt for choice.

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To be torn between sth and sth.

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Find two things attractive.
I’m torn between a degree in Math and computer.

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Hand-picked

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Specially chosen to do a job.
He was hand-picked to do the job.

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To have a change of heart.

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To change the way you feel about.
I had a change of heart and took the children to the theater.

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To have no alternative but to

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We’ll have no alternative but to invite her.

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9
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To opt for

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I opted for the car company.

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10
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To reach a decision

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The jury reached a final decision.

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To single sth out

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to pick
He singled my picture out to criticize.

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To sit on the fence.

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To not commit.
He just sits on the fence.

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