Βεβαιότητα και Πιθανότητα - Certainty

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to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar) [φράση]

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

Ex: She would bet her life that her best friend would keep her secret .

to {not} [count] {one's} chickens [φράση]

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

Ex:

beyond a shadow of a doubt [φράση]

used when one can claim that something is true with all one's certainty

Ex: After years of dedicated practice and hard work , she believed beyond a shadow of a doubt that she could achieve her dream of becoming a professional athlete .

dollars to doughnuts [φράση]

used to show one's utmost certainty about something

Ex: With her culinary skills , she 'd bet dollars to doughnuts that her pie will be the tastiest at the bake-off .

hands down [φράση]

in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: Her artwork was the best in the exhibition , winning the top prize hands down .

to [go] without saying [φράση]

used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

Ex: As a general rule , being polite and respectful to others should go without saying .

mark my [word] [πρόταση]

used when one is certain that something will happen at some point in the future

Ex: Mark my words , the weather forecast is calling for a severe storm later today .

to [seal] {one's} fate [φράση]

to do something that ensures that someone or something fails or something unpleasant happens to them

Ex: Neglecting your health and well-being can seal your fate , potentially leading to long-term health issues .

tried and true [φράση]

denoting something that has been tested many times and proved to be reliable or effective

Ex:

acid test [ουσιαστικό]

αποφασιστική δοκιμασία

Ex: Meeting tight deadlines and delivering quality work is the acid test for any journalist in the fast-paced news industry .

Η τήρηση αυστηρών προθεσμιών και η παράδοση ποιοτικής εργασίας είναι η δοκιμασία πυρός για κάθε δημοσιογράφο στη γρήγορη βιομηχανία ειδήσεων.

a backward glance [φράση]

a feeling of remorse, and reservation that one gets upon facing a challenge or finding oneself in an unexpected situation

Ex: The anniversary of their first meeting prompted a backward glance at the milestones they had achieved in their relationship .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [φράση]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex:

foregone conclusion [ουσιαστικό]

επιπόλαιο συμπέρασμα

Ex: His dedicated training and hard work made it a foregone conclusion that he would set a new world record in the sport .

Η αφοσιωμένη του προπόνηση και η σκληρή δουλειά έκαναν μια προκαθορισμένη συμπέρασμα ότι θα καθιερώσει ένα νέο παγκόσμιο ρεκόρ στο άθλημα.

in no uncertain terms [φράση]

in a way that is most clear or direct

Ex: The warning was issued in no uncertain terms , alerting residents to evacuate due to the approaching hurricane .

a one-way ticket [φράση]

a situation in which any decision made cannot be undone

Ex: She viewed her decision to accept the job offer in another country as a one-way ticket to an exciting new adventure and cultural experience .

to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time [φράση]

to certainly happen at some point in the future

Ex: The team 's hard work and innovation have positioned them for success ; it 's a matter of time before they secure a major contract .

{sb} can take {sth} to the bank [πρόταση]

used to imply that something is reliable, certain, and can be trusted completely

Ex: When the seasoned journalist reports a story , you can take it to the bank that the facts are well-researched and accurate .

Βεβαιότητα και Πιθανότητα
Certainty	Uncertainty	Απίθανες καταστάσεις	Αδυναμία
Τύχη & Πιθανότητα	Possibility	Likelihood	Προσδοκίες
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Οριστικό ή Αναπόφευκτο