Follow one's heart: To make a decision based on feelings rather than logic.

  • Example: "He decided to follow his heart and pursue a career in music."

Weigh the pros and cons: To consider the positive and negative aspects of a decision.

  • Example: "Before buying the house, they weighed the pros and cons carefully."

Make up one's mind: To decide on something.

  • Example: "He needs to make up his mind about which college to attend."

Sit on the fence: To remain neutral and not commit to a decision.

  • Example: "She’s sitting on the fence and hasn’t decided which option to choose."

Call the shots: To be in charge of making decisions.

  • Example: "In her new role, she'll be calling the shots."

Play it by ear: To make decisions as one goes along, rather than planning in advance.

  • Example: "We don't have a strict itinerary; we'll just play it by ear."


Questions

1. Are you a decisive or an indecisive person? Do you prefer to make up your mind quickly or take your time when making decisions?

2. What is the most important decision you've made in your life? How did you decide?

3. Do you usually ask for advice when making a decision, or do you prefer to decide on your own? Why?

4. Do you usually follow your heart when making decisions? Or do you like to weigh the pros and cons?

5. Have you ever regretted a decision you made?

6. ‘Sit on the fence’: Have you ever sat on the fence about a decision for a long time? What was the decision, and what made you finally decide?

7. Make up one's mind: How did you make up your mind to come to Manchester? Was it a difficult decision?

8. Play by ear: When you travel, do you prefer to plan your itinerary ahead or play it by ear?