GE C2.4 Idiomatic Dilemmas: What Would You Choose?

What does “spoilt for choice” mean?

• Unable to make a decision because there are too many options.

• Having no good choices.

• Choosing quickly under pressure.

• Regretting a past decision

“Take the line of least resistance” means...

• To resist authority

• To follow the easiest or least confrontational path

• To never change your mind

• To give up on a problem

If something has “many permutations,” it has...

• One correct version

• Several identical versions

• Many possible combinations or arrangements

• No variation at all

If someone is “plagued” by doubt, they...

• Are completely confident

• Are constantly troubled or affected by it

• Ignore it easily

• Make fast decisions

What does “Better the devil you know” suggest?

• You should always take risks

• Familiar problems are preferable to unknown risks

• The best option is always the newest one

• Trusting others is more important than logic

If someone “sits on the fence,” they...

• Are completely sure of their decision

• Try to get involved in everything

• Delay choosing sides in a debate or in decisions

• Are the most active in a group

“Against my better judgement” means...

• I knew it was right and did it

• I acted despite knowing it wasn’t a good idea

• I felt totally confident

• I was forced to do something

A “no-brainer” is...

• Something very complicated

• A decision that requires deep thinking

• An obvious and easy choice

• Something no one understands

“Hedge your bets” means...

• Support one side strongly

• Avoid choosing at all

• Reduce risk by choosing multiple options

• Be reckless with choices

What does it mean to “take the plunge”?

• Make a decision impulsively

• Dive into something after careful thought

• Avoid risky moves

• Hesitate until it's too late