You need to step back and think about your choice.
step back
idiomTo stop what one is doing and evaluate the current situation.
When the project became too stressful, I decided to step back and look at the bigger picture.
Before making a final decision on the merger, the board chose to step back and evaluate the long-term consequences for the company.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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baby step
A small effort made towards the completion of a much larger task.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.