Plain English Expression: Keep your options open
Jan 8, 2026
Discover the meaning behind the expression 'keep your options open' and its relevance in decision-making. Learn how Samba schools are navigating uncertainty after cancellations. Explore a club owner's strategic flexibility in selling a building. Hear about friends postponing travel plans, taking advantage of penalty-free flight changes. Delve into the tactic of using ambiguity in negotiations to gain leverage. Finally, reflect on Germany's cautious response to geopolitical tensions and the importance of adaptability in changing times.
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Meaning Of Keeping Options Open
- "Keep your options open" means you haven't made a final decision yet and still have choices available.
- The phrase implies you are deliberately avoiding commitment while circumstances remain uncertain.
Samba Schools Facing Carnival Choices
- Samba schools faced a canceled Carnival and considered multiple ways to perform instead of committing to one plan.
- Jeff used this example to show organizations can postpone decisions while exploring alternatives.
Club Owner Lists Building, But Not Committing
- A live music club owner listed his building for sale but explicitly said he was keeping his options open.
- He considered selling, renting it back, closing temporarily, or not selling at all.