burn bridges
Taking actions that harm connections with others, making reconciliation difficult.
Example
By spreading rumors about colleagues, Mike managed to burn bridges and create a hostile work environment.
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Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.
Taking actions that harm connections with others, making reconciliation difficult.
Example
By spreading rumors about colleagues, Mike managed to burn bridges and create a hostile work environment.
Use ten nuanced expressions to discuss choices, delays, risks, and workplace relationships.
Taking actions that harm connections with others, making reconciliation difficult.
By spreading rumors about colleagues, Mike managed to burn bridges and create a hostile work environment.
Getting involved in an activity or trend that has gained widespread popularity.
After the success of the new fitness trend, many people decided to jump on the bandwagon and start working out regularly.
Dealing with a situation as it unfolds, without a predetermined or fixed strategy.
Since the schedule was uncertain, they decided to play it by ear and make plans based on the evolving circumstances.
Delaying a decision or action, often to avoid dealing with a challenging issue.
Rather than addressing the budget concerns, the committee decided to kick the can down the road and revisit the issue next month.
Choosing not to acknowledge or address a situation, often to avoid confrontation.
The supervisor decided to turn a blind eye to the minor rule violation, understanding the employee's challenging circumstances.
Attempting solutions or actions with little chance of success out of desperation.
With no leads in the investigation, the detective felt like he was grasping at straws, hoping for a breakthrough.
Acting impulsively or recklessly without careful thought or planning.
In a moment of excitement, they decided to throw caution to the wind and embark on a spontaneous road trip.
Conducting a comprehensive and exhaustive investigation or search.
In the quest to find the missing documents, the team promised to leave no stone unturned, checking every possible location.
Treading carefully to avoid causing offense or conflict.
After the disagreement, everyone in the office had to walk on eggshells around the boss to maintain a positive atmosphere.
Taking action or achieving a goal before others have the chance.
She wanted to suggest the idea at the meeting but was beaten to the punch by her colleague who proposed it first.