Certitude et Possibilité - Possibility

Découvrez comment les expressions idiomatiques anglaises comme "lire dans les feuilles de thé" et "le ciel est la limite" sont liées à la notion de possibilité en anglais.

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

ten to one

[Phrase]

extremely likely

sûrement, très probablement

Ex: The team's performance has been outstanding, so it's ten to one they'll secure the championship.

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the sky is the limit

[phrase]

used to say that there is nothing to prevent someone or something from achieving success

tout est possible

Ex: Don't be afraid to dream big and set ambitious goals; remember that the sky is the limit.

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while the getting is good

[Phrase]

before the opportunity to do or achieve something passes

Ex: Interest rates are low right now, so it's a good time to refinance your mortgage while the getting is good.

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to come one's way

[Phrase]

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

Ex: You never know what might come your way in life, so always be open to new experiences.

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to be in the air

[Phrase]

to get the feeling that something is about to happen

Ex: "As the election day approaches, political tension is in the air.

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if worst comes to worst

[phrase]

used for saying if the worst possible or most difficult thing happens

au pire

Ex: We trust that our car won't break down, but if worst comes to worst, we have a roadside assistance plan.

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storm is brewing

[phrase]

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

Ex: The tension between the two countries suggests that a diplomatic storm is brewing.

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when push come to shove

[Phrase]

used when a situation reaches a critical point and one must take action in order to deal with it

quand il le faut, le moment venu

Ex: If push comes to shove in a crisis, leadership qualities become apparent.

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to stand a chance

[Phrase]

to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome

avoir une chance

Ex: Although the odds are against us, we still stand a chance of turning things around.

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to read the tea leaves

[Phrase]

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

Ex: She left a cryptic message in her text, and now I'm stuck reading the tea leaves, trying to decipher what she really meant.

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on paper

[Phrase]

theoretically rather than practically

Ex: The travel itinerary is well-planned on paper, but we'll see how it works out during the trip.

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cloud on the horizon

[Phrase]

something that will be troublesome or problematic in the near future

Ex: In the world of technology, staying ahead of the competition is essential to avoid any cloud on the horizon.

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