Weighing up options B1
Thinking aloud about choices before you decide.
completely different — totally not the sameA: Did you like the new movie?
B: Honestly, it was completely different from what I expected.
a last resort C1 — final optionA: Have you tried talking to your boss about your workload?
B: I have, but nothing's changed. I might have to look for another job as a last resort.
common sense — practical judgmentA: Should I unplug the iron before I go out?
B: Of course! That’s just common sense.
What would you do?
Ella: I'm trying to weigh up my options before I commit to anything.
Noah: Sensible. There's no rush, is there?
Ella: Not really, but moving abroad would be a completely different life.
Noah: True. Sleep on it — the right call usually feels obvious in the morning.
Last option on the table
Hana: Honestly, asking my parents for help would be a last resort.
Leo: I get that. Have you tried everything else first?
Hana: Pretty much. Honestly, common sense says I should just be upfront with them.
Leo: Yeah, they'd probably rather you asked than struggled on your own.