a course of action

course of action

A plan and the series of actions that will follow. Our options are limited, but we have to decide on a course of action instead of doing nothing.
See also: action, course, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a course of ˈaction

a way of doing, managing, or achieving something: What is the best course of action to take? Two alternative courses of action are open to us: either we deal with him directly or we get the help of a lawyer.
See also: action, course, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • do something in a vacuum
  • in a vacuum
  • vacuum
  • shoot (oneself) in the foot
  • shoot in the foot
  • shoot oneself in the foot
  • shoot yourself in the foot
  • kill two birds with one stone
  • kill two birds with one stone, to
  • hit two birds with one stone
References in periodicals archive
Moreover, it would be irrational to eschew a course of action that would guarantee an outcome of infinite value (eternal reward), even if the chances were decent, though not certain, that the outcome could be achieved without action.
The Idiot's Guide to Salvation