be the way to go »
Represent the best of all possible options or courses of action; pre-eminate over all other choices or alternatives.
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between a rock and a hard place »
Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
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cherry pick »
To select only the best from a range of options.
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do something with mirrors »
To insinuate one has performed a magic or optical trick with the use of hidden mirrors, insinuating trickery and sham.
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every silver lining has a cloud »
Every good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.
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fudge the issue »
Adopt a solution to a specific problem which does not address the larger, more general problem of which the specific problem is an instance.
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go native »
To adopt the lifestyle or outlook of local inhabitants, especially when dwelling in a colonial region; to become less refined under the influence of a less cultured, more primitive, or simpler social environment.
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grasp at straws »
To guess randomly at or pursue any apparent option, as due to lack of options or information.
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have one's back to the wall »
To have no other options remaining.
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hedge one's bets »
To reduce the risk of making a mistake, by keeping one's options open.
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keep one's options open »
To not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.
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last resort »
The only remaining, unwanted, option or choice.
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miss the boat »
To fail to take advantage of an opportunity; to overlook or be too late to pursue an option or course of action.
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no two ways about it »
No other possible action, choice or option.
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opt in »
To choose to participate in something.
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opt out »
To choose not to participate in something.
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rose-colored glasses »
An optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.
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rose-coloured »
Cheerfully optimistic.
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rule out »
To reject an option from a list of possibilities.
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settle upon »
To decide something over other options.
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stand off »
To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.
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standard fare »
Menu items or dining options which are regularly available in a restaurant or other place where food is served.
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starry eyed »
natively optimistic
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swallow one's pride »
To set aside one's feelings of pride and adopt a more humble or appropriate stance.
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take a leaf out of someone's book »
To adopt an idea or practice of another person.
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take in »
To foster or adopt a child informally.
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take over »
To adopt a further responsibility or duty.
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the die is cast »
The future is determined; there are no more options; events will proceed in an irreversible manner.
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throw away »
To place a son or daughter for adoption.
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up to »
The option or decision of.
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