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Certeza y Posibilidad - Certainty

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

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

puedes apostar tu vida

puedes apostar tu vida

Ex: I 'm so confident in my team 's victory that I bet my life on it .

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

no hagas las cuentas de la lechera

no hagas las cuentas de la lechera

Ex: After the successful job interview, he advised his friend not to count her chickens before receiving the official job offer.

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

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

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
[Frase]

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.

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 go without saying.
mark my word
[Oración]

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

Ex: Mark my word, this novel will become a bestseller; the story is captivating and unique.

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.

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

comprobado

comprobado

Ex: The company's success is built on a foundation of tried-and-true business practices that have been refined over the years.
acid test
[Sustantivo]

a way of proving the validity of a claim or determining the success rate of a plan

prueba de fuego

prueba de fuego

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

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 believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

estar seguro

estar seguro

Ex: Even before the diagnosis, she felt in her bones that her health was deteriorating, and it prompted her to seek medical attention.

something that is assumed to be true or already decided upon before any evidence or arguments are presented

resultado inevitable

resultado inevitable

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

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 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 certainly happen at some point in the future

ser cuestión de tiempo

ser cuestión de tiempo

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

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.
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