day-to-day decision
noun phraseUK /ˌdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ dɪˈsɪʒən/
US /ˌdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ dɪˈsɪʒən/
A choice you make about normal things that happen every day.
Choosing what to wear is a day-to-day decision.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small choice made while doing regular work.
The manager makes day-to-day decisions about the shop.
3. A choice about ordinary life rather than big future plans.
Packing lunch is a day-to-day decision, not a big one.
4. A quick choice made without long thinking.
Deciding which bus to take is a day-to-day decision.