Jistota a Možnost - Certainty

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to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar) [fráze]

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

Ex: She would bet her life that her best friend would keep her secret .

to {not} [count] {one's} chickens [fráze]

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

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beyond a shadow of a doubt [fráze]

used when one can claim that something is true with all one's certainty

Ex: The sincerity in his apology left no room for doubt , as he expressed his remorse beyond a shadow of a doubt .

dollars to doughnuts [fráze]

used to show one's utmost certainty about something

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hands down [fráze]

in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: In the debate , he defeated his opponent hands down with his compelling arguments .

to [go] without saying [fráze]

used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

Ex: In a healthy relationship , trust and communication should go without saying .

mark my [word] [věta]

used when one is certain that something will happen at some point in the future

Ex: I 've never seen a more talented athlete ; mark my word , she 'll be an Olympic champion someday .

to [seal] {one's} fate [fráze]

to do something that ensures that someone or something fails or something unpleasant happens to them

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tried and true [fráze]

denoting something that has been tested many times and proved to be reliable or effective

Ex: In times of crisis , he turns to his tried and true coping strategies for managing stress .

acid test [Podstatné jméno]

rozhodující test

Ex: The acid test for their friendship came when they faced a significant disagreement and had to work through it .

Rozhodující zkouška jejich přátelství přišla, když čelili významnému nesouhlasu a museli ho překonat.

a backward glance [fráze]

a feeling of remorse, and reservation that one gets upon facing a challenge or finding oneself in an unexpected situation

Ex: On his last day at the company , he took a backward glance at the years of hard work and dedication he had invested .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [fráze]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

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foregone conclusion [Podstatné jméno]

předem daný závěr

Ex: The way the voting trends were going , it was a foregone conclusion that the incumbent mayor would be reelected .

Vzhledem k hlasovacím trendům byl předem daný závěr, že úřadující starosta bude znovu zvolen.

in no uncertain terms [fráze]

in a way that is most clear or direct

Ex: When discussing their expectations for the new employee , the manager outlined the job requirements in no uncertain terms .

a one-way ticket [fráze]

a situation in which any decision made cannot be undone

Ex: Deciding to have a child is often seen as a one-way ticket to parenthood , with no option to return to a childless life .

to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time [fráze]

to certainly happen at some point in the future

Ex: With the global trend towards renewable energy , it 's only a matter of time before fossil fuels become less dominant .

{sb} can take {sth} to the bank [věta]

used to imply that something is reliable, certain, and can be trusted completely

Ex: The company 's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is unwavering ; you can take it to the bank that their products are top-notch .

Jistota a Možnost
Certainty	Uncertainty	Nepravděpodobné situace	Nemožnost
Štěstí & Náhoda	Possibility	Likelihood	Očekávání
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Určitý nebo Nevyhnutelný