B1idiominformaldecisionsIELTS-friendly
a tough call
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a difficult decision where each choice has good and bad points
Also used in sport for a referee's decision. 'Make the call' means decide. 'A hard call' is also used.
In context
Choosing between two job offers was a tough call, so I made a list.
It is a tough call, but I think we should wait until next year.
More idioms about decisions
- a Catch-22a situation you can't escape because each solution depends on the other
- a change of hearta change in your opinion or plan, usually towards a kinder or different view
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- a fait accomplisomething already decided or done that others must now accept
- a foregone conclusiona result that is certain before it happens