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Έξοδος
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to miss the mark
2-
notional
3-
off the mark
4-
off the top of one's head
5-
to overrate
6-
to predict
7-
prediction
8-
to put two and two together
9-
to read one's mind
10-
to second-guess
11-
shot in the dark
12-
to speculate
13-
speculation
14-
speculative
15-
to surmise
16-
to suspect
17-
to suppose
18-
to survey
19-
survey
20-
to toss
21-
to underestimate
22-
warm
to miss the mark
φράση
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/mˈɪs ðə mˈɑːɹk/
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Κλείσιμο
Σύνδεση
N/A

N/A

to fail in achieving the desired result

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Her speech missed the mark and failed to generate the public support she had been hoping for.
Sleep a few hours, for your hands will tremble and you’ll miss your mark.
notional
επίθετο
n
n
o
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l
(νόμιμος)

(νόμιμος)

εννοιολογικός

being solely based on imagination or theory rather that reality

off the mark
φράση
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/ˈɔf ðə mˈɑːɹk/
N/A

N/A

wrong and inaccurate

off the top of {one's} head
off the top of one's head
φράση
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/ˈɔf ðə tˈɑːp ʌv wˈʌnz hˈɛd/
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N/A

Idiom
Informal

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

What is the origin of the idiom "off the top of one's head" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the top of one's head" originates from the idea that information or ideas are presented without deep thought or prior planning. It is used to describe providing a quick response or answer based on one's immediate knowledge or intuition, rather than relying on research or careful consideration. This phrase emphasizes spontaneity and a lack of formal preparation.

to overrate
ρήμα
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/ˌoʊvɝˈɹeɪt/
(υπερτιμώ)

(υπερτιμώ)

υπερεκτιμώ

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

underestimate
to predict
to predict
ρήμα
p
p
r
r
e
ɪ
d
d
i
ɪ
c
k
t
t
(προφητεύω)

(προφητεύω)

προβλέπω

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

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Μεταβατικός
prediction
ουσιαστικό
p
p
r
r
e
i
d
d
i
ɪ
c
k
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(προφητεία)

(προφητεία)

πρόβλεψη

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

to [put] two and two together
to put two and two together
φράση
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/pˌʊt tˈuː ænd tˈuː təɡˈɛðɚ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to evaluate the situation and all its possible outcomes in order to draw a conclusion

What is the origin of the idiom "put two and two together" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "put two and two together" is not definitively known, but it likely stems from the basic mathematical principle of addition, where combining the numbers 2 and 2 results in 4. It is commonly used in situations where there are clues, hints, or pieces of evidence that, when combined, reveal a larger truth or understanding.

to read one's mind
φράση
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/ɹˈiːd wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd θˈɔːts/
N/A

N/A

to know what another person is thinking

to second-guess
ρήμα
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/sˈɛkəndɡˈɛs/
(υποθέτω)

(υποθέτω)

προβλέπω

to predict or anticipate an event or someone's reaction

(shot|stab) in the dark
shot in the dark
φράση
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/ʃˈɑːt stˈæb ɪnðə dˈɑːɹk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

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

What is the origin of the idiom "a shot in the dark" and when to use it?

The phrase "a shot in the dark" is an idiomatic expression that have been in use for many years. Its origin is not precisely known, but it likely developed from the idea of taking an action or making a guess with limited information, much like trying to hit a target with a shot or a stab in low-light or uncertain conditions.It is often used to convey the idea of taking a guess or making an attempt with limited knowledge or information, often in uncertain or risky situations.

to speculate
to speculate
ρήμα
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
a
t
t
e
(συλλογίζομαι)

(συλλογίζομαι)

υποθέτω

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Αμετάβατος
speculation
ουσιαστικό
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(συλλογισμός)

(συλλογισμός)

εικασία

the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof

speculative
speculative
επίθετο
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
a
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(θεωρητικός)

(θεωρητικός)

εικαστικός

according to opinions or guesses instead of facts or evidence

to surmise
to surmise
ρήμα
s
s
u
ɜ
r
r
m
m
i
s
z
e
(εικάζω)

(εικάζω)

υποθέτω

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
to suspect
to suspect
ρήμα
s
s
u
ə
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
(υποθέτω)

(υποθέτω)

υποψιάζομαι

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
to suppose
to suppose
ρήμα
s
s
u
ə
pp
p
o
s
z
e
(νομίζω)

(νομίζω)

υποθέτω

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
to survey
to survey
ρήμα
s
s
u
ɜ
r
r
v
v
e
e
y
ɪ
(επισκοπώ)

(επισκοπώ)

εξετάζω

to take a closer look at something, especially thoroughly in order to investigate

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
survey
ουσιαστικό
s
s
u
ɜ
r
r
v
v
e
e
y
ɪ
(καταμέτρηση)

(καταμέτρηση)

έρευνα

an inspection of opinions or experiences of a specific group of people that is usually done in the from of questions

to toss
ρήμα
t
t
o
ɔ
ss
s
(κερματίζω)

(κερματίζω)

ρίχνω κέρμα

to make a decision by throwing a coin in the air and guessing which of its sides will be facing upward when it lands

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
to underestimate
to underestimate
ρήμα
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/ˈəndɝˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈəndɝˈɛstəmət/
(υπολογίζω λιγότερο)

(υπολογίζω λιγότερο)

υποτιμώ

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
warm
επίθετο
w
w
a
ɔ
r
r
m
m
(κοντινός)

(κοντινός)

ζεστός

indicating that someone is getting closer to the correct answer or finding a hidden person or object

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