[Idiom] Idion or phrase for 'proposing a change in plan"

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Is there a phrase or an idiom related to -> 'suggesting or proposing a change in plan with no intention of disappointing any one of the parties concerned'
 

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What is the context?
Why would you want to express it differently from you have written which is clear enough to me? Proposing is better than suggesting. A proposal is subject to approval so I do not see the concern about parties being disappointed.
"One" should be omitted.

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If you look after/take care of everyone, you will ensure that no one is disappointed, but I can't think of an exact idiom off-hand.
 

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If you look after/take care of everyone, you will ensure that no one is disappointed, but I can't think of an exact idiom off-hand.


Thank you both for your reply. I was wondering if there is any phrase that describes such a situation just the way the phrase <throwing a spanner> is used in relevant context.
 

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''I think it's time to switch to plan B."

Does this fit with your context?
 

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In the U.S., we often call it making a friendly amendment:

- Here's a friendly amendment.
- May I offer a friendly amendment?
- I have a friendly amendment I'd like to suggest.
- I propose this friendly amendment.
- We were stuck until Dev made his friendly amendment.

That's not good for every situation, because it's somewhat formal, but it's the only expression I can think of that comes close to your meaning.

More informally, when we're proposing a simpler plan or easier approach, we often say something with the word just:

- Why don't we just spend the whole week there?
- Let's just let it melt.
- Maybe if we just ignore him he'll go away.

I hope that helps!
 
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