Jistota a Možnost - Likelihood

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to [lie] in wait [fráze]

(of something bad) to be about to happen to one

(of something bad) to be about to happen to one

Ex: No one knows what lies in wait for us in the coming year .

on the off chance [fráze]

used to refer to the possibility of something happening or being true

Ex: On the off chance that the store still has that item , I 'll swing by after work .

safe bet [Podstatné jméno]

‌a thing that is extremely likely to be true or happen

jistá sázka

Ex: Investing in government bonds is often seen as a safe bet for long-term financial stability .

Investování do vládních dluhopisů je často považováno za jistou sázku pro dlouhodobou finanční stabilitu.

to [be] in the cards [fráze]

to have a high chance of happening or being true

Ex: Marriage isn't in the cards for me right now – I'm focused on my career.

down to earth [fráze]

according to what is real or can be done

Ex: Her down to earth approach to problem-solving makes her an effective leader .

[be] in line for {sth} [fráze]

to be very close or likely to achieve something, particularly something very good or desirable

Ex: I 'm pretty sure I 'm in line for Connie 's position once she retires .

fat chance [Podstatné jméno]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

zapomeň na to

Ex: Getting a raise in this company? Fat chance with the current economy.

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