Bizonyosság és Lehetőség - Uncertainty

Fedezd fel a bizonytalansággal kapcsolatos angol idiomatikus kifejezéseket olyan példákkal, mint a 'második gondolatok' és a 'túl közel a hívás'.

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too close to call [kifejezés]

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

Ex: In the election , the two leading candidates were neck and neck in the polls , making it too close to call a clear winner .

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

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

Ex: A question mark hangs over the future of the company and I 'm sure you do n't need me to remind you of that .

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

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

Ex: Let me put the record straight — I never agreed to that deal .

you never know [Mondata]

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

Ex: You never know , she might change her mind .

gray area [Főnév]

szürke zóna

Ex: The ethics of using animals in medical testing can be a gray area , as it involves balancing scientific progress with animal welfare .

Az állatok orvosi tesztelésben való használatának etikája szürke zóna lehet, mivel egyensúlyt kell teremteni a tudományos haladás és az állatjólét között.

to [have] second thoughts [kifejezés]

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

Ex: After accepting the job offer , he had second thoughts about relocating to a new city and leaving behind his friends .

(shot|stab) in the dark [kifejezés]

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

Ex: When it came to choosing a career path , she made a stab in the dark and ended up finding her true passion .

in the balance [kifejezés]

used to refer to something that is in an uncertain state

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

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

Ex: Given the unpredictable nature of the stock market , it 's anyone 's call whether the company 's shares will rise or fall tomorrow .

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

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

Ex:

wild card [Főnév]

joker

Ex:

A versenybe egy wild card bejegyzés bevonása kiszámíthatatlansági elemet hozott az eseménybe.

rope of sand [kifejezés]

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

Ex: The fragile peace agreement between the two warring nations resembled a rope of sand , shattered by the slightest provocation .

under a cloud of suspicion [kifejezés]

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

Ex: He remained under a cloud of suspicion despite denying all allegations .

how long is a piece of string [Mondata]

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

Ex:

give or take [kifejezés]

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

Ex: The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM , give or take a few minutes for potential delays .

neck and neck [kifejezés]

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 [kifejezés]

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

Ex: The new hybrid car model is neither fish nor fowl ; it does n't strictly belong to the electric or gasoline categories .

dog's chance [Főnév]

kutyaelet

Ex:

A csapat tapasztalatlanságát figyelembe véve kutyaesélyük volt a bajnokság megnyerésére, de legyőzték az esélyeket.

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

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

Ex: Meanwhile , her New York career hangs in the wind as it seems she 's about to be passed over for a huge promotion .

Bizonyosság és Lehetőség
Certainty	Uncertainty	Valószínűtlen helyzetek	Lehetetlenség
Szerencse & Véletlen	Possibility	Likelihood	Elvárások
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Határozott vagy Elkerülhetetlen