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]

puedes apostar tu vida

Ex: You can bet your boots that the sun will rise tomorrow .

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

no hagas las cuentas de la lechera

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beyond a shadow of a doubt [Frase]

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

Ex: The sincerity in his apology left no room for doubt , as he expressed his remorse beyond a shadow of a doubt .

dollars to doughnuts [Frase]

used to show one's utmost certainty about something

Ex: He was so sure of his guess that he 'd bet dollars to doughnuts that the next song on the radio would be his favorite .

hands down [Frase]

in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: In the debate , he defeated his opponent hands down with his compelling arguments .

to [go] without saying [Frase]

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

Ex: In a healthy relationship , trust and communication should 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 [seal] {one's} fate [Frase]

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

Ex:

tried and true [Frase]

comprobado

Ex: In times of crisis , he turns to his tried and true coping strategies for managing stress .

acid test [Sustantivo]

prueba de fuego

Ex: The acid test for their friendship came when they faced a significant disagreement and had to work through it .

La prueba de fuego para su amistad llegó cuando enfrentaron un desacuerdo significativo y tuvieron que resolverlo.

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: On his last day at the company , he took a backward glance at the years of hard work and dedication he had invested .

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

estar seguro

Ex:

foregone conclusion [Sustantivo]

resultado inevitable

Ex: The way the voting trends were going , it was a foregone conclusion that the incumbent mayor would be reelected .

Según la tendencia de los votos, era una conclusión inevitable que el alcalde titular sería reelegido.

in no uncertain terms [Frase]

in a way that is most clear or direct

Ex: When discussing their expectations for the new employee , the manager outlined the job requirements in no uncertain terms .

a one-way ticket [Frase]

a situation in which any decision made cannot be undone

Ex: Deciding to have a child is often seen as a one-way ticket to parenthood , with no option to return to a childless life .

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

ser cuestión de tiempo

Ex: With the global trend towards renewable energy , it 's only a matter of time before fossil fuels become less dominant .

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

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

Ex: The company 's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is unwavering ; you can take it to the bank that their products are top-notch .

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