進しん退たい去きょ就しゅう

noun

one's course of action; whether to advance or retreat, stay or leave

A formal yojijukugo used in serious contexts about career decisions, life choices, or strategic moves. Often implies weighing whether to remain in a position or resign/withdraw.

• 彼かれは進しん退たい去きょ就しゅうについて真しん剣けんに考かんがえている。

  He is seriously considering his course of action, whether to stay or leave.

• 社しゃ長ちょうの進しん退たい去きょ就しゅうが注ちゅう目もくされている。

  The president's decision on whether to stay or resign is attracting attention.