Gewissheit und Möglichkeit - Uncertainty

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too close to call [Phrase]

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

Ex: In the election , the two leading candidates were neck and neck in the polls , making it too close to call a clear winner .

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

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

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

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

Ex: Let me put the record straight — I never agreed to that deal .

you never know [Satz]

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

Ex: You never know , she might change her mind .

gray area [Nomen]

Grauzone

Ex: In artistic interpretation , there 's a creative gray area that allows for diverse perspectives and meanings .

In der künstlerischen Interpretation gibt es einen kreativen Graubereich, der Raum für verschiedene Perspektiven und Bedeutungen lässt.

to [have] second thoughts [Phrase]

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

Ex: After accepting the job offer , he had second thoughts about relocating to a new city and leaving behind his friends .

(shot|stab) in the dark [Phrase]

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

Ex: When it came to choosing a career path , she made a stab in the dark and ended up finding her true passion .

in the balance [Phrase]

used to refer to something that is in an uncertain state

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

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

Ex: The number of attendees at the event is anyone 's guess ; we 'll just have to wait and see .

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

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

Ex:

wild card [Nomen]

Joker

Ex:

Die Aufnahme eines Wildcard-Eintrags in den Wettbewerb brachte ein Element der Unvorhersehbarkeit in die Veranstaltung.

rope of sand [Phrase]

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

Ex: The fragile peace agreement between the two warring nations resembled a rope of sand , shattered by the slightest provocation .

under a cloud of suspicion [Phrase]

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

Ex: He remained under a cloud of suspicion despite denying all allegations .

how long is a piece of string [Satz]

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 [Phrase]

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

Ex: The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM , give or take a few minutes for potential delays .

neck and neck [Phrase]

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

Ex: The debate ended up being neck and neck , as neither side could definitively prove its point .

neither fish nor fowl [Phrase]

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

Ex: The new hybrid car model is neither fish nor fowl ; it does n't strictly belong to the electric or gasoline categories .

dog's chance [Nomen]

Hundechance

Ex:

Angesichts des Mangels an Erfahrung des Teams hatten sie eine Hundechance, die Meisterschaft zu gewinnen, aber sie trotzten den Widrigkeiten.

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

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

Ex: Meanwhile , her New York career hangs in the wind as it seems she 's about to be passed over for a huge promotion .

Gewissheit und Möglichkeit
Certainty	Uncertainty	Unwahrscheinliche Situationen	Unmöglichkeit
Glück & Zufall	Possibility	Likelihood	Erwartungen
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definitiv oder Unvermeidlich