rule of thumb
finally reach a decision
make up your mind
You weigh these
pros and cons
communicate effectively
gift of gab
obvious without being mentioned
goes without saying
unable to speak, don't know what to say
"Cat got your tongue?"
realize something unexpectedly
dawn on
refuse to speak
clam up
finally select
settle on
attract attention
catch someone's eye
concentrate
pay attention
don't finalize
leave open
said when there's potential danger
"Look out!"
obvious, noticeable
stand out
foolish, irrational
hare-brained
"Whatever you want!"
take your pick
no sense
no rhyme or reason
typical CEO behavior
call the shots
draw a conclusion from available information
put two and two together
2 options
take it or leave it
evade
beat around the bush
give s/o the responsibility
leave it up to
impossible dream
pie in the sky
conclude prematurely
jump to conclusions
wrong order
put the cart before the horse