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Jistota a Možnost - Nepravděpodobné situace

Osvojte si anglické idiomy týkající se nepravděpodobných situací, jako je „vyvrženo za měsíc“ a „příliš dobré na to, aby to byla pravda“.

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

to be a condition or requirement that is uncertain or potentially challenging to fulfill

cock-and-bull story
[Podstatné jméno]

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

pohádka, nesmysl

pohádka, nesmysl

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: Hearing his proposal to invest all their savings in a risky business venture , she immediately said , Forget that noise; we need a safer plan . "

used to say that one does not think that something will ever happen or has any chance of being true

to think about unlikely and unrealistic possibilities

Ex: Starting a small bakery and aiming for global recognition may seem casting beyond the moon, but with hard work and determination , it can be achieved .

used to refer to something that exceeds one's expectations in such ways that makes it hard to believe

Ex: Hearing about the diet that claimed you could eat anything and lose weight too good to be true, and nutritionists were skeptical .
long shot
[Podstatné jméno]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

dlouhá šance, malá šance

dlouhá šance, malá šance

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .

used to refer to something that is extremely desirable yet nearly impossible to obtain

jam tomorrow
[Podstatné jméno]

a promise of something good or desirable that will never be fulfilled

slibná vize, pouhá chiméra

slibná vize, pouhá chiméra

Ex: Investors felt they were being jam tomorrow as the startup failed to deliver on its projected profits .

to aim for goals that are unrealistic or extremely difficult to achieve

Ex: In the competitive job market , job seekers often need swing for the fences in terms of their qualifications and networking efforts to secure their dream positions .

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

pipe dream
[Podstatné jméno]

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

utopie, nereálný sen

utopie, nereálný sen

Ex: For many , winning the lottery and retiring early is nothing more than pipe dream, given the long odds of winning .

the slightest chance of succeeding or happening

Ex: After making several errors during the race , the runner had ghost of a chance of reaching the finish line first .

to make promises that are impossible to be fulfilled or be kept

Ex: When he proposed to her , promised her the world, a life of luxury , and endless happiness .

to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances

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