踏ふん切ぎりがつく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

find the resolve; make up one's mind; act on a thought

Often used in negative contexts to express hesitation or inability to decide. The phrase implies reaching a mental state where one can finally take action.

• なかなか踏ふん切ぎりがつかなくて、転てん職しょくを迷まよっている。

  I can't quite make up my mind and am hesitating about changing jobs.

• 彼かれはようやく踏ふん切ぎりがついて、留りゅう学がくを決きめた。

  He finally found the resolve and decided to study abroad.