Katiyakan at Posibilidad - Uncertainty

Tuklasin ang mga English idioms tungkol sa kawalan ng katiyakan na may mga halimbawa tulad ng 'magkaroon ng pangalawang pag-iisip' at 'masyadong malapit na tawagan'.

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too close to call [Parirala]

almost impossible to predict who will win and who will lose, particularly in a competition

Ex: The film awards ceremony saw two outstanding performances , and it was too close to call which actor would win the Best Actor category .

a question mark [hang] over {sth} [Parirala]

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

Ex: The mysterious disappearance of the artifact left a question mark hanging over the museum 's security measures .

to [set|put] the record straight [Parirala]

to correct a false story, misunderstanding, or incorrect belief by giving the true facts

Ex: The athlete used a public statement to put the record straight about the doping allegations , asserting their innocence .

you never know [Pangungusap]

used to say that even if the happening of something is unlikely, it is not impossible

Ex: Sometimes , you never know who you 'll meet and what opportunities will come your way .

gray area [Pangngalan]

kulay-abo na lugar

Ex: When it comes to environmental regulations , there 's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns .

Pagdating sa mga regulasyon sa kapaligiran, mayroong isang gray area kung saan nagbabanggaan ang mga interes pang-ekonomiya at mga alalahanin sa ekolohiya.

to [have] second thoughts [Parirala]

to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do

Ex: The team was about to implement a new strategy , but they had second thoughts when they considered the potential risks .

(shot|stab) in the dark [Parirala]

an attempt to guess or do something without having sufficient information or knowing the consequences

Ex: Investing in stocks can sometimes feel like a stab in the dark , as market conditions can be unpredictable .

in the balance [Parirala]

used to refer to something that is in an uncertain state

Ex: The success of the new product launch is in the balance , pending customer feedback and sales figures .

to [be] (anyone's|anybody's) (guess|call) [Parirala]

to be difficult or almost impossible to predict the outcome of a situation or event

Ex: With the current political climate , the election 's outcome in two years will be anybody 's guess .

to [take] {sth} with a grain of salt [Parirala]

to only accept a part of something or not take it seriously at all

Ex:

wild card [Pangngalan]

joker

Ex: When negotiating , it 's crucial to consider the potential wild cards that could impact the outcome of the deal .

Kapag nag-uusap, mahalagang isaalang-alang ang mga posibleng hindi inaasahang pangyayari na maaaring makaapekto sa resulta ng kasunduan.

rope of sand [Parirala]

a thing that is nowhere as good or strong as it appears

Ex: In a world where alliances can be as fragile as a rope of sand , it 's essential to establish solid foundations for cooperation .

under a cloud of suspicion [Parirala]

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

Ex: The minister operated under a cloud of suspicion after leaked documents surfaced .

how long is a piece of string [Pangungusap]

used to say that it is impossible to answer a question concerning the size, length, or amount of something

Ex:

give or take [Parirala]

used to say that the amount mentioned might be a little more or less than the exact amount

Ex: She estimated the project would cost around $ 10,000 , give or take a few hundred dollars depending on material prices .

neck and neck [Parirala]

used to describe a situation where no clear advantage or resolution has emerged, leaving the final result uncertain

Ex: After hours of negotiation , the talks are still neck and neck , with no clear resolution in sight .

neither fish nor fowl [Parirala]

used to describe a person or thing that is hard to describe or classify

Ex: The building 's architectural design was neither fish nor fowl , blending several different styles to create something distinctive yet challenging to categorize .

dog's chance [Pangngalan]

tsansa ng aso

Ex:

Ang misyon ng pagsagip sa mapanganib na lupain ay parang tsansa ng aso, ngunit matagumpay nilang nailigtas ang lahat ng mga hiker.

to [twist|swing|hang] in the wind [Parirala]

(of a person) to be in a state of uncertainty or confusion

Ex: After the sudden resignation of the CEO , the company 's future was left twisting in the wind .

Katiyakan at Posibilidad
Certainty	Uncertainty	Hindi inaasahang mga sitwasyon	Imposibilidad
Swerte & Tsansa	Possibility	Likelihood	Mga inaasahan
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Tiyak o Hindi Maiiwasan