Grammar fix
firm decision
clear final choice
A firm decision is a choice that someone has made with confidence and is not likely to change.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- After thinking it over for days, she finally made a firm decision to move abroad.daily life
- In my opinion, making a firm decision is important when choosing a university, because it helps you stay focused and avoid second-guessing yourself.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: make/take/reach a firm decision (about/on something)
WrongI made a firm decision of leaving.
RightI made a firm decision to leave.
'Decision TO + verb'.
Patternmake/take/reach a firm decision (about/on something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Unwavering resolution' is formal; 'firm decision' is the natural phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
Unlike a 'temporary decision' or a 'tentative decision', a 'firm decision' means you are sure and will not change your mind.