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Essential English Idioms for Learners: Master Key Phrases

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What does 'be torn between' mean in decision-making vocabulary?

To be unable to choose between two options.

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Decision-making vocabulary

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Question: What does 'be torn between' mean in decision-making vocabulary?

Answer: To be unable to choose between two options.

Card 2

Question: Give an example of 'be torn between' used in a sentence.

Answer: I’m torn between studying medicine or engineering.

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Question: What does 'have second thoughts' mean?

Answer: To start doubting a decision you already made.

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Question: Provide an example sentence using 'have second thoughts.'

Answer: He had second thoughts about quitting his job.

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Question: What does 'have a Plan A and a Plan B' mean?

Answer: To have a main plan and a backup plan.

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Question: Give an example sentence using 'have a Plan A and a Plan B.'

Answer: I have a Plan A to study abroad and a Plan B to study locally.

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Question: What does 'weigh up the pros and cons' mean?

Answer: To consider advantages and disadvantages.

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Question: Use 'weigh up the pros and cons' in a sentence.

Answer: Before buying the phone, I weighed up the pros and cons.