Βεβαιότητα και Πιθανότητα - Αδυναμία

Εξερευνήστε αγγλικές ιδιωματικές εκφράσεις που σχετίζονται με την αδυναμία, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των "pie in the sky" και "cry for the moon".

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{not|never} in a (thousand|million|billion) years [φράση]

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

Ex: That cat is never in a million years going to accept the new puppy .

a snowball's chance in hell [φράση]

the slightest chance of something happening or being true

Ex: Attempting to negotiate with that unreasonable landlord was like expecting a snowball 's chance in hell of success .

a trip to the sun [φράση]

something that seems impossible to occur

Ex: Suggesting a picnic in the middle of a thunderstorm was considered the equivalent of planning a trip to the sun in terms of impracticality .

for love (or|nor) money [φράση]

used to refer to something that cannot be done or obtained in any way

Ex: I ca n’t get hold of that book for love nor money .

pie in the sky [φράση]

something that is very good or desirable but highly unlikely to happen or be real

Ex:

by (any|no) stretch (of the imagination|) [φράση]

used to refer to something that is impossible or is extremely hard to imagine or obtain

Ex: Her artistic abilities are exceptional , and by any stretch of the imagination , she 's a talented painter .

no way [φράση]

used to indicate that something is impossible, unacceptable, or absolutely will not happen under any conditions

Ex: They 'll no way finish the project by Friday without help .

(the|that) ship has (long|) sailed [πρόταση]

used to say that an offer or possibility is not renewable or available any more

Ex: He thought about confessing his feelings , but now she 's in a committed relationship with someone else ; the ship has sailed on that romance .

to ill afford {sth} [φράση]

to be unable to do or finish something without being harmed or suffering its consequences

Ex: He had a tight schedule and could ill afford any distractions if he wanted to meet his deadlines .

point of no return [φράση]

the time when it becomes impossible for one to return to a previous place or state or to make a different decision

Ex: Accepting the job offer meant relocating to a new city , marking the point of no return in her career .

out of the question [φράση]

not allowed or possible

Ex: Considering his severe allergies , having a pet with fur was out of the question for him .

when chickens have teeth [φράση]

said to mean that it is impossible for something to ever happen

Ex:

when hell freezes over [πρόταση]

used to express disbelief in something happening

Ex:

cold day in hell [φράση]

used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

Ex: The likelihood of her adopting a cat , despite being allergic to them , is as remote as a cold day in hell .

when two Sundays meet [πρόταση]

used to say that one thinks that something will never happen

Ex:

over {one's} dead (body|corpse) [φράση]

used to show that one will do whatever one can to stop something from happening

Ex: She moves into our home over my dead body .

to [cry] for the moon [φράση]

to desire what cannot be achieved

Ex: Hoping for a complete overhaul of the healthcare system without any financial consequences is like crying for the moon ; it 's a complex issue with no easy solution .

off the table [φράση]

(of a proposal, topic, or offer) unavailable or incapable of being considered

Ex: After the latest developments , the deal is officially off the table .

castle in the (air|sky) [φράση]

a hope or wish that cannot be realized or fulfilled

Ex: Hoping to become a famous singer without singing a note is like building a castle in the air ; it requires hard work and dedication .

no-go [επίθετο]

αδύνατος

Ex:

Αφού άκουσαν για τη νέα πολιτική, το κάπνισμα στο κτίριο είναι σίγουρα απαγορευμένο.

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