Nhóm 1: PLANNING & ORGANIZATION

to map out a detailed plan

to plan carefully - Example: "Before the trip, we mapped out a detailed plan for each day."

to break down a goal into manageable steps

to divide a goal into smaller parts - Example: "He always breaks down his study goals into manageable steps."

to stick to a schedule religiously

to follow a schedule strictly - Example: "Roosevelt sticks to his study schedule religiously."

to leave room for flexibility

to allow changes - Example: "A good plan should leave room for flexibility, not be too rigid."

to think on your feet

to react quickly - Example: "When the plan failed, I had to think on my feet."

to weigh the pros and cons

to consider advantages and disadvantages - Example: "I weighed the pros and cons before changing my decision."

a well-thought-out decision

a careful decision - Example: "It wasn't impulsive; it was a well‑thought‑out decision."

to fall into place

to happen smoothly - Example: "Once I changed my plan, everything fell into place."

to be a slave to routine

to follow a habit too strictly - Example: "Some people are slaves to routine and can't adapt."

to pivot to a new strategy

to change the plan - Example: "When the original plan failed, I pivoted to a new strategy."