Noticing
Realizing
Logic
Illogic
Expressing Oneself
100
quick, real-world standard

rule of thumb

100

finally reach a decision

make up your mind

100

You weigh these

pros and cons

100

communicate effectively

gift of gab

100

obvious without being mentioned

goes without saying

200

unable to speak, don't know what to say

"Cat got your tongue?"

200

realize something unexpectedly

dawn on

200

refuse to speak

clam up

200

finally select

settle on

200

attract attention

catch someone's eye

300

concentrate

pay attention

300

don't finalize

leave open

300

said when there's potential danger

"Look out!"

300

obvious, noticeable

stand out

300

foolish, irrational

hare-brained

400

"Whatever you want!"

take your pick

400

no sense

no rhyme or reason

400

typical CEO behavior

call the shots

400

draw a conclusion from available information

put two and two together

400

2 options

take it or leave it

500

evade

beat around the bush

500

give s/o the responsibility

leave it up to

500

impossible dream

pie in the sky

500

conclude prematurely

jump to conclusions

500

wrong order

put the cart before the horse