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Jistota a Možnost - Nemožnost

Prozkoumejte anglické idiomy, které se vztahují k nemožnosti, včetně „koláč na obloze“ a „plač pro měsíc“.

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

Ex: That cat never in a million years going to accept the new puppy .

the slightest chance of something happening or being true

Ex: Attempting to negotiate with that unreasonable landlord was like a snowball 's chance in hell of success .

something that seems impossible to occur

Ex: Suggesting a picnic in the middle of a thunderstorm was considered the equivalent of a trip to the sun in terms of impracticality .

used to refer to something that cannot be done or obtained in any way

Ex: I ca n’t get hold of that for love nor money.

something that is very good or desirable but highly unlikely to happen or be real

Ex: Promising an effortless path to success is often likened to pie in the sky, as it rarely delivers real results .

used to refer to something that is impossible or is extremely hard to imagine or obtain

Ex: Her artistic abilities are exceptional , by any stretch of the imagination, she 's a talented painter .
no way
[fráze]

used to indicate that something is impossible, unacceptable, or absolutely will not happen under any conditions

Ex: Theyno way finish the project by Friday without help .

used to say that an offer or possibility is not renewable or available any more

Ex: He thought about confessing his feelings , but now she 's in a committed relationship with someone elsethe ship has sailed on that romance .

to be unable to do or finish something without being harmed or suffering its consequences

Ex: He had a tight schedule and ill afford any distractions if he wanted to meet his deadlines .

the time when it becomes impossible for one to return to a previous place or state or to make a different decision

Ex: Accepting the job offer meant relocating to a new city , marking point of no return in her career .

not allowed or possible

Ex: Considering his severe allergies , having a pet with fur out of the question for him .

said to mean that it is impossible for something to ever happen

Ex: " I 'll lend you my vintage when chickens have teeth, " he said , doubting he would ever let anyone borrow it .

used to express disbelief in something happening

used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

used to say that one thinks that something will never happen

used to show that one will do whatever one can to stop something from happening

Ex: She moves into our over my dead body.

to desire what cannot be achieved

(of a proposal, topic, or offer) unavailable or incapable of being considered

Ex: Discussing the controversial policy off the table, as it was clear that it would n't gain the necessary support .

a hope or wish that cannot be realized or fulfilled

Ex: Hoping to become a famous singer without singing a note is like building castle in the air; it requires hard work and dedication .
no-go
[Přídavné jméno]

used to emphasize that something is completely impossible or prohibited

nepřípustný, nerealizovatelný

nepřípustný, nerealizovatelný

Ex: The plan to have a surprise party for her birthday is no-go now that she knows about it .
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