Here are 15 Phrasal Verbs You Must Know for Decision Making that I want you to think about the next time you are making a decision about something.

1. THINK THROUGH

This means to think about all the possible outcomes of something for a period of time to make sure that everything is fully understood before you make a final decision.

Example: 1. I really didn't think through the consequences of going to bed late at night.

2. People need time to think through major life decisions.

2. TO TURN TO SOMETHING

This means to use or do something in a way that may help you to come to a decision.

Example: 1. Sometimes I turn to cooking to help me get my thoughts together.

2. Some people turn to drinking with the hope that it will solve all their problems.

3. WRESTLE WITH/STRUGGLE WITH

To wrestle with means to struggle, find it very difficult or challenging to make a tough decision or deal with a problem.

Example: 1. Some people struggle with some serious illnesses.

2. I hate wrestling with my thoughts.

4. TO (NOT) RUSH INTO SOMETHING

To make a decision too quickly and sometimes even blindly. This is definitely a Phrasal Verb you must know.

Example: Try not to rush into a next relationship too soon.

5. TO WEIGH SOMETHING UP

This just means to think about the pros and cons. The positives and negatives of what will happen if you make a certain choice or decision.

Example: 1. I am weighing up my options before I decide to take the promotion.

2. The organizers are weighing up whether to have the conference in the city or out of town.

6. TALK OVER

This means to talk or have a discussion with someone about a problem or a situation in order to get some advice or their opinion on something.

Example: 1. Maybe I need to talk it over with Tom first.

2. Maybe I need to talk the merger over with John before deciding on it.

7. TO TURN TO SOMEONE

This means to ask someone's advice or opinion about something before making a decision.

Example: 1. There are many people you could turn to for advice.

2. I always turn to my sister for advice.

8. DEAL WITH

This means to handle or manage something.

Example: 1. They may not like my decision but they will have to deal with it.

2. Sometimes we have to deal with things based on the decisions we make.

9. TO GO FOR SOMETHING

This means to try and grasp or take hold of certain opportunities that may come your way.

Example: 1. You got this, just go for it!

2. Always remember to go for your goals.

10. PUT OFF

To put off something means to postpone it or to not do it until a later time.

Example: 1. It is not good to put off major decisions.

2. Why do you always put off spending time with yourself?

11. TO STEP IN

To step in means to get involved, whether it is to help someone in a situation or to just interfere if needed.

Example: 1. I think I need to step in at this point because you are taking too long to decide.

2. His brother decided to step in and try to stop the fight.

12. TO THINK OF/ABOUT

This is really just thinking about something before making a decision.

Example: 1. I have to think about it.

2. Have you thought about the consequences of being late?

13. THINK OVER

This too means to think about something but more carefully.

Example: 1. I really need to think this over before I decide.

2. I got offered an amazing promotion but I really have to think it over because it will affect my family.

14. THINK AHEAD

To think ahead means to plan in advance for something that could possibly happen in the future.

Example: 1. We will be out of town for a few days, what are some things we may need? I think we need to think ahead.

2. If you wish to be the best then you have to think ahead.

15. RUN BY

This means to talk or have a discussion with someone about a problem or a situation in order to get some advice or their opinion on something. Similar to talking something over.

Example: 1. John, can you run the proposal by me before you send it.

2. I always run my options by my sister before I decide.

I do hope these 15 Phrasal Verbs You Must Know for decision making are truly helpful. Try applying them to your daily life and watch your English improve.

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