Decision

Justify decision

Nobody knows how the headmaster can justify his decision to spend €3,000 on computers when there is an acute shortage of books in the school.

Influence decision

 Our boss is a very honest and fair man. No matter what you say or what you offer him, you will not influence his decision in any way.

Abide by decision

All competitors must abide by the judges' decision. No appeals will be allowed.

Reverse decision

I'm sorry, but we can't reverse our decision without having another board meeting. The next one isn't for four months.

Regret decision

I don't regret my decision to leave school at 16.

I think it was the right choice for me at the time.

Put off decision

They've decided to wait a few years before having children. I hope they realise that they can't put off the decision indefinitely!

Question decision

Newchester United have lost their last four games and lots of us are beginning to question the manager's decision to leave the team's star player out of the team.

Face decision

Now that you've been promoted, you'll face difficult decisions on a daily basis. Good luck!

 

Don't try to force me to choose. I refuse to be hurried into a decision.

Mike's so annoying. He always leaves important decisions to the last possible moment.

I hope I've made the right decision. The right decision.

There may come a time when you'll regret that decision.

I'm not altogether happy about the decision, but I think I can live with it.

 

In order to make an informed decision about which course to take, you should read the college prospectus. It contains facts and details for every course that the college runs.

Both candidates are ideal for the job. There's so little to choose between them that it's going to be a tough decision to reach.

Just look at that rain! I think our decision not to go to the beach today was a wise one.

 I heard your wife wasn't keen on moving house.

> That's just not true! It was a joint decision.

My father warned me against making rash decisions. He advised me to take plenty of time to think things over.

After many hours of heated discussion the government arrived at the controversial decision to bring back the death penalty for murder.

 Beatrice Wzylo, the famous actress, took the courageous decision to tell the world about her addiction to sleeping pills.

As yet, no final decision has been taken about the future of the company, but we're all afraid it may have to close.

 

Notes

1. In I-3 'abide by a decision' is a very formal expression. In speech you might use 'stick to':

So, are you sticking to your decision not to come?

2. In 3-5 you can also say a 'snap decision'.

3. There a number of adjectives used to talk about important decisions:

This is a crucial decision.

I hope you realise this decision is irreversible. There's no going back now!

This is a momentous decision in the history of our nation.