Jistota a Možnost - Uncertainty

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too close to call [fráze]

almost impossible to predict who will win and who will lose, particularly in a competition

Ex: With the scores tied in the championship game , it was too close to call who would emerge as the victor .

a question mark [hang] over {sth} [fráze]

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

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to [set|put] the record straight [fráze]

to correct a false story, misunderstanding, or incorrect belief by giving the true facts

Ex: It 's time someone put the record straight about what really happened .

you never know [věta]

used to say that even if the happening of something is unlikely, it is not impossible

Ex: I 'll apply for the scholarship ; you never know if I might get it .

gray area [Podstatné jméno]

šedá zóna

Ex: When it comes to environmental regulations , there 's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns .

Pokud jde o environmentální předpisy, existuje šedá zóna, kde se ekonomické zájmy střetávají s ekologickými obavami.

to [have] second thoughts [fráze]

to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do

Ex: He had second thoughts about proposing after learning more about her financial irresponsibility .

(shot|stab) in the dark [fráze]

an attempt to guess or do something without having sufficient information or knowing the consequences

Ex: The detective took a stab in the dark by questioning the witness , hoping for a breakthrough in the case .

in the balance [fráze]

used to refer to something that is in an uncertain state

Ex: With only seconds left on the clock , the game was in the balance , and the next goal would decide the winner .

to [be] (anyone's|anybody's) (guess|call) [fráze]

to be difficult or almost impossible to predict the outcome of a situation or event

Ex: With both candidates receiving equal support , the election result seemed to be anyone 's call .

to [take] {sth} with a grain of salt [fráze]

to only accept a part of something or not take it seriously at all

Ex: When a rumor spreads , it 's a good idea to take it with a grain of salt until you can verify the information .

wild card [Podstatné jméno]

žolík

Ex: The sudden availability of additional funding was a wild card that allowed the project to expand beyond its initial scope .

Náhlá dostupnost dalšího financování byla nepředvídatelným faktorem, který umožnil projektu rozšířit se nad rámec původního rozsahu.

rope of sand [fráze]

a thing that is nowhere as good or strong as it appears

Ex: Their trust was like a rope of sand , unable to withstand the strains and pressures of their strained relationship .

under a cloud of suspicion [fráze]

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

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how long is a piece of string [věta]

used to say that it is impossible to answer a question concerning the size, length, or amount of something

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give or take [fráze]

used to say that the amount mentioned might be a little more or less than the exact amount

Ex: The package should arrive in 5 business days , give or take a day for any unexpected delays .

neck and neck [fráze]

used to describe a situation where no clear advantage or resolution has emerged, leaving the final result uncertain

Ex: After hours of negotiation , the talks are still neck and neck , with no clear resolution in sight .

neither fish nor fowl [fráze]

used to describe a person or thing that is hard to describe or classify

Ex: The product 's marketing campaign was a bit of both traditional and modern strategies , making it neither fish nor fowl .

dog's chance [Podstatné jméno]

psí šance

Ex:

Pokusila se o obtížný úkol s psí šancí na úspěch, čímž prokázala své odhodlání a dovednost.

to [twist|swing|hang] in the wind [fráze]

(of a person) to be in a state of uncertainty or confusion

Ex: With no clear instructions from the management , the project was left to twist in the wind .

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