Kepastian dan Kemungkinan - Situasi yang tidak mungkin

Kuasai idiom bahasa Inggris mengenai situasi yang tidak mungkin, seperti 'melempar melebihi bulan' dan 'terlalu bagus untuk menjadi kenyataan'.

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to [be] a big if [frasa]

to be a condition or requirement that is uncertain or potentially challenging to fulfill

Ex: If we can secure the necessary funding , the project 's success is possible , but that is a big if .

cock-and-bull story [Kata benda]

cerita bohong

Ex: His excuse for missing work was nothing more than a cock-and-bull story about an alien abduction .

Alasannya untuk tidak masuk kerja tidak lebih dari cerita bohong tentang penculikan oleh alien.

forget that noise [kalimat]

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: When he suggested going on a camping trip in the middle of winter , she responded , " Forget that noise ; it 's too cold . "

I will eat my hat [kalimat]

used to say that one does not think that something will ever happen or has any chance of being true

Ex: I 'll eat my hat if the repairs end up costing less than $ 1,000 .

to [cast] beyond the moon [frasa]

to think about unlikely and unrealistic possibilities

Ex: His dreams of becoming a world-renowned actor were so ambitious that they could be described as casting beyond the moon .

too good to be true [frasa]

used to refer to something that exceeds one's expectations in such ways that makes it hard to believe

Ex: When he heard about the job offer with an unbelievably high salary , he thought it was too good to be true .

long shot [Kata benda]

usaha putus asa

Ex: Trying to win the lottery is often seen as a long shot , as the odds are astronomically against you .

Mencoba memenangkan lotre sering dilihat sebagai tembakan panjang, karena peluangnya sangat tidak menguntungkan Anda.

(at|) the end of the rainbow [frasa]

used to refer to something that is extremely desirable yet nearly impossible to obtain

Ex: After such a long legal battle , we 're just happy to know that there will be a bit of closure at the end of the rainbow .

jam tomorrow [Kata benda]

janji kosong

Ex: The employees grew tired of the constant talk of raises and promotions that seemed to be nothing but jam tomorrow .

Karyawan lelah dengan pembicaraan terus-menerus tentang kenaikan gaji dan promosi yang sepertinya tidak lebih dari janji kosong.

to [swing] for the fences [frasa]

to aim for goals that are unrealistic or extremely difficult to achieve

Ex: In the business world, taking calculated risks and aiming high is akin to swinging for the fences to achieve substantial growth.

pigs (can|might) fly [kalimat]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'm going to clean the entire house top to bottom in one hour.

pipe dream [Kata benda]

mimpi yang tidak praktis

Ex: Building a house on a private island may be a delightful pipe dream , but it 's beyond our budget .

Membangun rumah di pulau pribadi mungkin merupakan mimpi yang tidak mungkin yang menyenangkan, tetapi itu di luar anggaran kami.

ghost of a chance [frasa]

the slightest chance of succeeding or happening

Ex: The underdog team had a ghost of a chance of winning the championship , but their determination paid off .

to [promise] {sb} the (moon|earth|world) [frasa]

to make promises that are impossible to be fulfilled or be kept

Ex: The politician promised the moon during the campaign, but many people were disappointed by the lack of progress after the election.

to {not} [look] back [frasa]

to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances

Ex: After leaving his hometown to pursue his dreams in the city , he made a pact with himself to not look back and focus on his future .

Kepastian dan Kemungkinan
Certainty	Uncertainty	Situasi yang tidak mungkin	Ketidakmungkinan
Keberuntungan & Kesempatan	Possibility	Likelihood	Harapan
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Pasti atau Tak Terhindarkan