| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | a coin toss | random way to decide |
| 2. | a toss-up | either choice could win |
| 3. | all or nothing | only two extreme choices |
| 4. | at a crossroads | facing an important choice |
| 5. | back out | decide not to proceed |
| 6. | beggars can’t be choosers | can’t be picky when needy |
| 7. | better safe than sorry | choose caution over risk |
| 8. | better the devil you know | choose familiar over unknown |
| 9. | between a rock and a hard place | stuck between bad options |
| 10. | bide your time | wait before deciding |
| 11. | bite the bullet | decide to face hardship |
| 12. | burn your bridges | make reversal impossible |
| 13. | call it a day | decide to stop work |
| 14. | call it off | decide to cancel |
| 15. | call the shots | make the decisions |
| 16. | catch-22 | no-win decision situation |
| 17. | change your mind | decide differently later |
| 18. | choose your battles | decide what to fight over |
| 19. | cut your losses | stop to avoid more loss |
| 20. | damned if you do | any choice brings trouble |
| 21. | drag your feet | delay making a decision |
| 22. | draw a line in the sand | set a firm limit |
| 23. | draw straws | choose randomly by lot |
| 24. | err on the side of caution | choose the safer option |
| 25. | face the music | accept consequences of choices |
| 26. | fall in line | accept others’ decisions |
| 27. | flip-flop | change decisions repeatedly |
| 28. | follow suit | make the same choice |
| 29. | follow your heart | choose by feelings |
| 30. | give it a go | decide to try |
| 31. | go all in | commit fully to a choice |
| 32. | go along with it | agree to the decision |
| 33. | go back to the drawing board | decide to rethink plans |
| 34. | go for broke | risk everything on a choice |
| 35. | go out on a limb | take a risky position |
| 36. | go with the flow | choose not to resist |
| 37. | go with your gut | follow your intuition |
| 38. | have a say | have input in decisions |
| 39. | have second thoughts | doubt your decision |
| 40. | have the final say | make the ultimate decision |
| 41. | have your cake and eat it | want incompatible choices |
| 42. | hedge your bets | avoid committing fully |
| 43. | Hobson’s choice | no real choice available |
| 44. | hold all the cards | control the decision |
| 45. | hold off | delay a decision |
| 46. | if it ain’t broke | choose not to change it |
| 47. | in the driver’s seat | in control of decisions |
| 48. | jump at the chance | choose eagerly |
| 49. | jump the gun | decide or act too soon |
| 50. | keep your options open | avoid deciding yet |
| 51. | kick the can down the road | delay a decision |
| 52. | leave it to chance | decide randomly |
| 53. | leave well enough alone | choose not to change |
| 54. | let sleeping dogs lie | choose not to stir trouble |
| 55. | live with it | accept the decision |
| 56. | lock it in | confirm a choice |
| 57. | look before you leap | consider risks before deciding |
| 58. | make a judgment call | decide using personal judgment |
| 59. | make hay while the sun shines | act while conditions are good |
| 60. | make it official | confirm the decision publicly |
| 61. | make up your mind | decide firmly |
| 62. | miss the boat | fail to choose in time |
| 63. | nail it down | finalize details and decide |
| 64. | now or never | decide immediately or miss out |
| 65. | pack it in | decide to stop trying |
| 66. | pay the piper | face consequences of decisions |
| 67. | pick and choose | select carefully from many |
| 68. | pick your poison | choose among bad options |
| 69. | play it safe | choose the least risky |
| 70. | put it off | postpone deciding |
| 71. | put it on hold | pause a decision |
| 72. | put your foot down | decide firmly and refuse |
| 73. | reap what you sow | get results of your choices |
| 74. | roll the dice | take a chance deciding |
| 75. | run the show | be the decision-maker |
| 76. | sit on your hands | choose not to act |
| 77. | six of one | choices are equally good |
| 78. | sleep on it | delay decision until tomorrow |
| 79. | stall for time | delay deciding |
| 80. | stand your ground | refuse to change your decision |
| 81. | stick to your guns | keep your decision |
| 82. | stick your neck out | take a risky stance |
| 83. | switch gears | change approach or plan |
| 84. | take a leap of faith | decide without full proof |
| 85. | take the bull by the horns | decide to confront directly |
| 86. | take the plunge | decide to do something risky |
| 87. | take your pick | choose whichever you want |
| 88. | the ball is in your court | your turn to decide |
| 89. | the buck stops here | final responsibility for decisions |
| 90. | think it over | consider before deciding |
| 91. | think twice | reconsider before acting |
| 92. | torn between two | unable to choose between options |
| 93. | trust your instincts | rely on intuition |
| 94. | use your head | choose rationally |
| 95. | wait and see | delay decision until clearer |
| 96. | wash your hands of it | refuse responsibility for decision |
| 97. | weigh your options | consider choices carefully |
| 98. | when push comes to shove | when a decision is forced |
| 99. | you can’t have it both ways | can’t choose two opposites |
| 100. | you made your bed | live with your choice |
