Expressions: Choices and Decisions
Phrase
used to say that the result of something cannot be controlled and depends on chance
luck of the draw
I entered into a contest for a trip to South America. Whether I get chosen or not is the luck of the draw.
I entered into a contest for a trip to South America. Whether I get chosen or not is the luck of the draw.
Phrase
a decision or choice that is very easy to make and requires very little thought
no-brainer
When a company offered Jim twice as much money to work for them, his choice was a no-brainer.
When a company offered Jim twice as much money to work for them, his choice was a no-brainer.
Phrase
having two opinions or ideas, often opposing, about something
of two minds
I'm of two minds about whether to go to the party. It'll be lots of fun, but I have to be able to think clearly for an exam in the morning.
I'm of two minds about whether to go to the party. It'll be lots of fun, but I have to be able to think clearly for an exam in the morning.
Phrase
the time when it becomes no longer possible for you to make a different decision
point of no return
Sean went past the point of no return when he moved to Seattle for his new job.
Sean went past the point of no return when he moved to Seattle for his new job.
Phrase
to do something to find out if people like or approve a possible plan, product, etc.
test the waters
Nora decided to test the waters and take some classes before choosing a career path.
Nora decided to test the waters and take some classes before choosing a career path.
Phrase
to carefully think about your choices and consider which is better
weighing my options
Hmm... I'm weighing my options between using my money to go to the movies or to buy a new game.
Hmm... I'm weighing my options between using my money to go to the movies or to buy a new game.