Gewissheit und Möglichkeit - Likelihood

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to [lie] in wait [Phrase]

(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 [Phrase]

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 [Nomen]

‌a thing that is extremely likely to be true or happen

sichere Wette

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

Die Investition in Staatsanleihen wird oft als sichere Wette für langfristige finanzielle Stabilität angesehen.

to [be] in the cards [Phrase]

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 [Phrase]

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} [Phrase]

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 [Nomen]

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

keine Chance

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

In dieser Firma eine Gehaltserhöhung bekommen? Keine Chance bei der aktuellen Wirtschaftslage.

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