snap decision
Frequency: 7.111.2 per million words
a decision made quickly, without careful thought
Examples (10)
- I had to make a snap decision about what to do with the money.
- Hiring him was a snap decision, but it turned out to be the right one.
- In retrospect, buying that car was a snap decision I now regret.
- The pilot made a snap decision to land the plane immediately.
- It was a snap decision to get ice cream, but we all enjoyed it.
- Are you sure you want to make such a snap decision about moving?
- Making snap decisions in your career can have long-term consequences.
- She's known for her snap decisions, which often get her into trouble.
- This is too important for a snap decision; we need to think it through.
- If you make a snap decision, you might miss important details.