Certeza y Posibilidad - Certainty

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como 'va sin decir' y 'más allá de una sombra de duda' se relacionan con la certeza en inglés.

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

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

puedes apostar tu vida

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

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

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

Ex: Kim was known for her patience when it came to dealing with people or situations. She never counted her chickens before they hatched

beyond a shadow of a doubt [Frase]

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

Ex: The evidence against the accused was so overwhelming that the jury found him guilty beyond a shadow of a doubt .

dollars to doughnuts [Frase]

used to show one's utmost certainty about something

Ex: I 'd bet dollars to doughnuts that the experienced team will win the tournament .

hands down [Frase]

in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: Leslie is hands down the nicest person

to [go] without saying [Frase]

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

Ex: And it went without saying that nobody in his building would miss him .

mark my [word] [Oración]

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

Ex: I 've never seen a more talented athlete ; mark my word , she 'll be an Olympic champion someday .

to [seal] {one's} fate [Frase]

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

Ex: His refusal to wear a helmet while riding his motorcycle may seal his fate in the event of an accident .

tried and true [Frase]

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

comprobado

Ex: A good source of tried and true tips on how to cope with the various aspects of the illness .

acid test [Sustantivo]

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

prueba de fuego

Ex: The final presentation will be the acid test of their teamwork and preparation .

La presentación final será la prueba de fuego de su trabajo en equipo y preparación.

a backward glance [Frase]

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

Ex: After graduating from college , she paused to take a backward glance at her academic journey and the challenges she had overcome .

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

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

estar seguro

Ex: When she first set foot in the new city, she knew in her bones that it was the right place for her to start a new chapter in life.

foregone conclusion [Sustantivo]

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

resultado inevitable

Ex: With their impressive lead going into the final inning , it was a foregone conclusion that the home team would win the game .

Con su impresionante ventaja al entrar en la última entrada, era una conclusión inevitable que el equipo local ganaría el partido.

in no uncertain terms [Frase]

in a way that is most clear or direct

Ex: She was told in no uncertain terms that the magazine had no interest in her short stories .

a one-way ticket [Frase]

a situation in which any decision made cannot be undone

Ex: When he left his hometown to pursue his artistic career , it felt like a one-way ticket to a new life in the city .

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

to certainly happen at some point in the future

ser cuestión de tiempo

Ex: With the team 's talent and dedication , it 's a matter of time before they win the championship .

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

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

Ex: When he gives his word , you can take it to the bank ; he always keeps his promises .

Certeza y Posibilidad
Certainty	Uncertainty	Situaciones improbables	Imposibilidad
Suerte & Azar	Possibility	Likelihood	Expectativas
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definido o Inevitable