Gewissheit und Möglichkeit - Unwahrscheinliche Situationen

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to [be] a big if [Phrase]

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

Ex: The team might win the championship if their star player recovers in time , but that 's a big if .

cock-and-bull story [Nomen]

Lügengeschichte

Ex: The old man entertained the children with a cock-and-bull story about a treasure buried in the backyard .

Der alte Mann unterhielt die Kinder mit einer unglaublichen Geschichte über einen im Garten vergrabenen Schatz.

forget that noise [Satz]

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

Ex: After listening to his long-winded explanation , she finally said , " Forget that noise ; you 're not making any sense . "

I will eat my hat [Satz]

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

Ex: If she actually marries him I 'll eat my hat .

to [cast] beyond the moon [Phrase]

to think about unlikely and unrealistic possibilities

Ex: When he set out to break the world record in long-distance running , many thought he was casting beyond the moon , but he succeeded .

too good to be true [Phrase]

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

Ex: The online advertisement promised a " get-rich-quick " scheme that sounded too good to be true , and most people avoided it .

long shot [Nomen]

ein verzweifelter Versuch

Ex: She applied for the prestigious scholarship , even though she knew it was a long shot due to the intense competition .

Sie bewarb sich für das prestigeträchtige Stipendium, obwohl sie wusste, dass es ein langer Schuss war wegen des starken Wettbewerbs.

(at|) the end of the rainbow [Phrase]

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

Ex: At the moment , finding a good plumber is like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow .

jam tomorrow [Nomen]

leere Versprechungen

Ex: The politician 's campaign promises sounded appealing , but many believed they were just offering jam tomorrow .

Die Wahlversprechen des Politikers klangen verlockend, aber viele glaubten, dass sie nur leere Versprechungen machten.

to [swing] for the fences [Phrase]

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

Ex:

pigs (can|might) fly [Satz]

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

Ex:

pipe dream [Nomen]

unrealistischer Traum

Ex: His hope of becoming a rock star and touring the world seemed like a pipe dream until he signed a record deal .

Seine Hoffnung, ein Rockstar zu werden und die Welt zu bereisen, schien ein unerreichbarer Traum zu sein, bis er einen Plattenvertrag unterschrieb.

ghost of a chance [Phrase]

the slightest chance of succeeding or happening

Ex: With no prior experience , he had a ghost of a chance of landing the prestigious job , but his impressive interview changed everything .

to [promise] {sb} the (moon|earth|world) [Phrase]

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

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

to {not} [look] back [Phrase]

to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances

Ex: She decided to end her toxic relationship and never looked back , choosing to build a better life for herself .

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