
Keep/leave your options open
Casual Use
The phrase is informal, fitting casual conversations more than formal settings.

I might take a year off before college to travel, so I'm keeping my options open.
Non-Committal
Using the phrase suggests you're not ready to commit and prefer flexibility.

I'm keeping my options open about moving; I haven't decided the city yet.
Future Decisions
It implies that a decision will be made in the future, just not now.

He's keeping his options open and will choose his major after some college courses.
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