Lingo

Indecisiveness

18 Words

9m

1.
up in the air
短语

The date for the meeting is still up in the air; we haven't confirmed a time yet.

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2.
at loose ends
短语

After completing her studies, she felt at loose ends, unsure of what career path to pursue next.

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3.
betwixt and between
短语

She felt betwixt and between, unsure whether to pursue her passion or stick with a stable career.

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4.
down to the wire
短语

The team worked tirelessly, making progress down to the wire to complete the project before the deadline.

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5.
shades of gray
短语

The ethical dilemma presented in the film explores the various shades of gray in human decision-making.

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6.
at sixes and sevens
短语

After the unexpected turn of events, the team was left at sixes and sevens, unsure of how to proceed.

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cold feet
7.
cold feet
名词

恐惧, 恐慌

He had cold feet about going bungee jumping and decided to back out at the last minute.

他对去蹦极感到脚冷,并决定在最后一分钟退出。

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8.
loose [thread]
短语

The investigation uncovered a loose thread in the case, leading to further inquiries and a potential breakthrough.

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9.
[fall] between two stools
短语

She fell between two stools when she couldn't decide whether to pursue a career in art or science, leaving her feeling unfulfilled in both fields.

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10.
{not} [know] whether to laugh or cry
短语

When I realized I had accidentally worn mismatched shoes to an important meeting, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

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11.
between a rock and a hard place
短语

The employee found themselves between a rock and a hard place when asked to choose between unethical practices or risking their job.

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12.
[chop] and [change]
短语

The project manager kept chopping and changing the project requirements, causing confusion and delays.

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13.
between the devil and the deep blue sea
短语

The entrepreneur found themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea, having to choose between bankruptcy or accepting a predatory deal.

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14.
on the horns of a dilemma
短语

The CEO found themselves on the horns of a dilemma, torn between laying off employees or risking the company's financial stability.

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15.
[hem] and [haw]
短语

The politician hemmed and hawed when asked about their stance on the controversial issue, avoiding a direct answer.

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16.
the jury [is] (still|) out
content.sentence

The jury is out on whether the new diet trend is truly effective for long-term weight loss.

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17.
at the crossroads
短语

As the deadline approached, he realized he was at the crossroads and had to decide whether to follow his passion or take a more secure but less fulfilling job.

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18.
of two minds
短语

She was of two minds about accepting the promotion, as it offered a higher salary but would require longer working hours.

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