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to admit of
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a priori
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as likely as not
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to be in with a chance of something
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could
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easily
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expected
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I dare say
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to lend color to something
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like as not
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likely
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to look
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might
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no doubt
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you will be (so) lucky
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on spec
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ought to
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outlook
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paradoxical
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perhaps
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possibility
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possible
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presumably
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presumption
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probabilistic
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probability
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probable
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probably
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safe bet
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set
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to stand a chance
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suspected
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ten to one
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well
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will
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odds
to admit of
To admit of
[ Verbo ]
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/ɐdmˈɪt ʌv/
admitir

admitir

to let something happen or exist

example
Ejemplo
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The flexible schedule of this job admits of a good work-life balance.
The large venue can admit of a substantial audience for the concert.

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
admit
partícula de la frase
of
A priori
[ Adjetivo ]
uk flag
/ɐ pɹaɪˈɔːɹi/
a priori

a priori

using the previous knowledge, reasoning, or general facts to decide the likely result of something

a posteriori
As likely as not
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/æz lˈaɪkli æz nˈɑːt/
(seguramente)

(seguramente)

lo más probable es que

very probably; most possibly

To be in with a chance of something
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/biː ɪn wɪð ɐ tʃˈæns ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
tener muchas posibilidades

tener muchas posibilidades

to be likely for someone to succeed in doing something

Could
[ Verbo ]
uk flag
/kʊd/
[verbo condicional de poder]

[verbo condicional de poder]

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

Información Gramatical:

verbo modal
Transitivo
Easily
[ Adverbio ]
uk flag
/ˈiːzəli/
(indudablemente)

(indudablemente)

sin duda

very likely to happen or be the case

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio de Grado
Expected
[ Adjetivo ]
uk flag
/ɪkˈspɛktəd/, /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/
(previsto)

(previsto)

esperado

anticipated or predicted to happen based on previous knowledge or assumptions

unexpected
I dare say
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/aɪ dˈɛɹ sˈeɪ/
no me sorprendería que

no me sorprendería que

‌used to express the probability of something

To lend color to something
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/lˈɛnd kˈʌlɚ tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
embellecer

embellecer

to add information or details to something in order to make it seem more credible or probable

Like as not
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/lˈaɪk æz nˈɑːt/
lo más probable

lo más probable

used to point out the probability of something

likely
Likely
[ Adjetivo ]
uk flag
/ˈɫaɪkɫi/
probable

probable

having a possibility of happening or being the case

improbable
To look
[ Verbo ]
uk flag
/lʊk/
parecer

parecer

to be likely to occur or to appear to be the case

Might
[ Verbo ]
uk flag
/maɪt/
(puede que)

(puede que)

es posible que

used to express a possibility

Información Gramatical:

verbo modal
No doubt
[ Adverbio ]
uk flag
/nˈoʊ dˈaʊt/
(no cabe duda)

(no cabe duda)

sin duda

used to say that something is likely to happen or is true

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio Conjuntivo
You will be (so) lucky
[ Oración ]
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/juː wɪl biː sˌoʊ lˈʌki/
¡sería un milagro!

¡sería un milagro!

Collocation

used to emphasize the fact that someone's expectations or wishes are very unlikely to be fulfilled

On spec
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/ˌɑːn spˈɛk/
a modo de inversión

a modo de inversión

without any specific plans or assurance of success

Ought to
[ Verbo ]
uk flag
/ˈɔːt tuː/
deber

deber

used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

Información Gramatical:

verbo modal
Transitivo
Outlook
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/ˈaʊtˌɫʊk/
perspectiva

perspectiva

one's thoughts or expectations regarding what will happen in the future

Paradoxical
[ Adjetivo ]
uk flag
/ˌpɛɹəˈdɑksɪkəɫ/
paradójico

paradójico

appearing contradictory or conflicting but potentially true

perhaps
Perhaps
[ Adverbio ]
uk flag
/pɝˈhæps/
probablemente

probablemente

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio Interrogativo
Possibility
[ Sustantivo ]
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/ˌpɑsəˈbɪɫəˌti/
posibilidad

posibilidad

possibility refers to the state or condition of being able to happen or exist, or a potential likelihood of something happening or being true

impossibility
possible
Possible
[ Adjetivo ]
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/ˈpɑsəbəl/
posible

posible

able to exist, happen, or be done

impossible
Presumably
[ Adverbio ]
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/pɹəˈzuməbɫi/, /pɹiˈzuməbɫi/, /pɹɪˈzuməbɫi/
(es de suponer)

(es de suponer)

presumiblemente

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio de Modo
Presumption
[ Sustantivo ]
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/pɹiˈzəmpʃən/, /pɹɪˈzəmpʃən/
suposición

suposición

a belief that something is true without any proof

Probabilistic
[ Adjetivo ]
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/ˌpɹɑbəbɪˈɫɪstək/
probabilístico

probabilístico

based on the likelihood of an event or outcome occurring

Probability
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪɫəˌti/
probabilidad

probabilidad

the likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true

improbability
probable
Probable
[ Adjetivo ]
uk flag
/ˈpɹɑbəbəɫ/
(posible)

(posible)

probable

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

improbable
probably
Probably
[ Adverbio ]
uk flag
/ˈprɑbəbli/
probablemente

probablemente

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio de Frecuencia
safe bet
Safe bet
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/sˈeɪf bˈɛt/
apuesta segura

apuesta segura

Idiom
Informal

‌a thing that is extremely likely to be true or happen

What is the origin of the idiom "safe bet" and when to use it?

The idiom "safe bet" is used to describe a choice or action that is considered highly likely to be successful or secure, with minimal risk of failure or negative consequences. The origin of this phrase is rooted in the world of gambling, where a "bet" is a wager or risk taken.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
Set
[ Adjetivo ]
uk flag
/sɛt/
(preparado)

(preparado)

listo

prepared or likely prepared for something

to [stand] a chance
To stand a chance
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/stˈænd ɐ tʃˈæns/
tener posibilidad

tener posibilidad

Idiom
Informal

to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome

What is the origin of the idiom "stand a chance" and when to use it?

The phrase "stand a chance" is an idiom used to express the probability of success or the likelihood of achieving a particular outcome. The origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it reflects the concept of "standing" in a competitive or challenging situation, where one's ability or circumstances determine their likelihood of success.

Suspected
[ Adjetivo ]
uk flag
/səˈspɛktɪd/
(posible)

(posible)

presunto

(particularly of something bad) assumed to have happened or be the case without having any proof

unsuspected
ten to one
Ten to one
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/tˈɛn tə wˌʌn/
muy probablemente

muy probablemente

Idiom
Informal

extremely likely

What is the origin of the idiom "ten to one" and when to use it?

The phrase "ten to one" is an idiom that is used to suggest a high probability or likelihood of something happening. The origin of this phrase is based on betting odds, where "ten to one" would indicate that the odds of a particular event occurring are ten times greater than the odds of it not happening.

Well
[ Adverbio ]
uk flag
/wɛl/
probablemente

probablemente

used to indicate that there is a high chance for something to happen or be true

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio de Grado
Will
[ Verbo ]
uk flag
/wɪl/
[verbo futuro]

[verbo futuro]

used to express what one deems true or probable

Información Gramatical:

verbo modal
Odds
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/ˈɑdz/
(posibilidades)

(posibilidades)

probabilidades

the likelihood or probability of something actually taking place

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