to understand a certain situation fully (the same as everyone else)
to draw the line in the sand
(used as an ultimatum) to specify an absolute limit in a conflict
give and take
the process of a promise, negotiations
all things considered
taking all factors into consideration
to be out of the loop
to be out of a group that has kept information about something
(to go) back and forth
to negotiate the terms of an agreement
to stand one's ground
to refuse to back down from someone's position
to drive a wedge between
To try to split a united group (or between 2 people) by introducing by introducing a topic in which they disagree on
flip- flop
can be used as a noun or a verb. Meaning is to be indecisive between 2 options
sweeten the deal
to add something to an offer during a negotiation
up for grabs
something is available for someone else to use / do something with
an offer (someone) can't refuse
a very attractive offer
to raise a red flag
a warning that there will be trouble ahead
to come to terms (with something)
to accept something that has happened (usually something bad)
to drive a hard bargain
to negotiate effectively (I would say that this is when someone makes a negotiation that is mostly fair but when they have to give more than they were wanting)
up in the air
not yet decided
take it or leave it
used as a command, this means that you must decide now if you will accept the proposal that has been offered
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