Certeza y Posibilidad - Possibility

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "leer las hojas de té" y "el cielo es el límite" se relacionan con la posibilidad en inglés.

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ten to one [Frase]

muy probablemente

Ex: Given the traffic at this hour , it 's ten to one we 'll be late for the meeting .

the sky is the limit [Oración]

todo es posible

Ex: With the right mindset and education , the sky is the limit in terms of your career opportunities .

while the getting [is] good [Frase]

before the opportunity to do or achieve something passes

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to [come] {one's} way [Frase]

(of something good) to happen or become available to one

Ex: Good luck and success have a way of coming your way when you work hard and stay determined .

to [be] in the air [Frase]

to get the feeling that something is about to happen

Ex: Love was in the air as they walked hand in hand on the beach at sunset .

if worst comes to worst [Oración]

en el peor de los casos

Ex: If worst comes to worst during our camping trip , we have emergency supplies to rely on .

storm is brewing [Oración]

used to say that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Ex: With the political unrest and protests , it 's clear that a storm is brewing in the city .

when push [come] to shove [Frase]

cuando las papas queman

Ex: They had their differences , but when push came to shove , they worked together as a team .

to [stand] a chance [Frase]

tener posibilidad

Ex: With the right investments , our business can stand a chance of becoming successful .

to [read] the tea leaves [Frase]

to be able to say or estimate what is about to happen in the future

Ex: My friend keeps dropping hints about a surprise , and I 'm here reading the tea leaves , attempting to guess what it could be .

on paper [Frase]

theoretically rather than practically

Ex: The budget proposal looks sound on paper , but we need to consider real-world expenses .

cloud on the horizon [Frase]

avecinarse problemas

Ex: As we plan the wedding , we 're keeping an eye on any cloud on the horizon that might affect the ceremony .