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Jistota a Možnost - Possibility

Zjistěte, jak anglické idiomy jako „číst čajové lístky“ a „nebe je limit“ souvisí s možností v angličtině.

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility
ten to one
[fráze]

extremely likely

Ex: The team 's performance has been outstanding , so itten to one they 'll secure the championship .

used to say that there is nothing to prevent someone or something from achieving success

Ex: Do n't be afraid to dream big and set ambitious goals ; remember the sky is the limit.

before the opportunity to do or achieve something passes

Ex: Interest rates are low right now, so it's a good time to refinance your mortgage while the getting is good.

(of something good) to happen or become available to one

Ex: You never know what might come your way in life, so always be open to new experiences.

to get the feeling that something is about to happen

Ex: " As the election day approaches , political is in the air.

used for saying if the worst possible or most difficult thing happens

Ex: We trust that our car wo n't break down , if worst comes to worst, we have a roadside assistance plan .

used to say that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Ex: The tension between the two countries suggests that a storm is brewing.

used when a situation reaches a critical point and one must take action in order to deal with it

Ex: If push comes to shove in a crisis, leadership qualities become apparent.

to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome

Ex: Although the odds are against us , we stand a chance of turning things around .

to be able to say or estimate what is about to happen in the future

Ex: She left a cryptic message in her text, and now I'm stuck reading the tea leaves, trying to decipher what she really meant.
on paper
[fráze]

theoretically rather than practically

Ex: The travel itinerary is well-planned on paper, but we'll see how it works out during the trip.

something that will be troublesome or problematic in the near future

Ex: In the world of technology , staying ahead of the competition is essential to avoid cloud on the horizon.
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