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choose (one's) battles (wisely)

To actively choose not to participate in minor, unimportant, or overly difficult arguments, contests, or confrontations, saving one's strength instead for those that will be of greater importance or in which one has a greater chance of success. As a parent, you learn to choose your battles with your kids so you don't run yourself ragged nagging them. The best politicians choose their battles wisely: if one becomes too embroiled in petty debates, one never gets anything done. The boss is in a bad mood, so choose your battles wisely. Like, don't ask for a day off today.
See also: battle, choose

choose (one's) words wisely

To speak with great care and consideration, especially so as to avoid causing trouble or offense. A: "If you're going to bring up a touchy subject like that with Carol, you'll definitely need to choose your words wisely." B: "I know, she can be so volatile." He'll have to choose his words wisely if he wants to bring up the boss's mistake in the meeting. A: "How am I going to bring up these complaints against my supervisor to the general manager?" B: "Choose your words wisely?" A: "Gee, thanks."
See also: choose, wisely, word

measure (one's) words

To speak with great care and consideration. A: "If you're going to bring up a touchy subject like that with Carol, you'll definitely need to measure your words." B: "I know, she can be so volatile." He measured his words carefully while outlining his complaints against his supervisor to the general manager.
See also: measure, word
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