Certezza e Possibilità - Uncertainty

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too close to call [Frase]

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

Ex: The race was too close to call until the final seconds when one team scored a winning goal .

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

punto interrogativo (appeso/) sopra {il

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 [Frase]

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

Ex: In his press conference , the spokesperson aimed to set the record straight regarding the company 's recent financial performance .

you never know [Frase]

non si sa mai

Ex: There might be an even bigger one – I doubt it , but you never know .

gray area [sostantivo]

zona grigia

Ex: In artistic interpretation , there 's a creative gray area that allows for diverse perspectives and meanings .

Nell'interpretazione artistica, c'è una zona grigia creativa che permette prospettive e significati diversi.

to [have] second thoughts [Frase]

avere ripensamenti

Ex: It seems like our client has second thoughts .

(shot|stab) in the dark [Frase]

un bastone cieco

Ex: I had no idea how to fix the leaky faucet , so I made a stab in the dark and tried adjusting the valve , and it worked .

in the balance [Frase]

used to refer to something that is in an uncertain state

Ex: The election results are in the balance , and it 's too close to call a winner at this point .

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

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

Ex: With both candidates receiving equal support , the election result seemed to be anyone 's call .

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

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

Ex: When reading online reviews , it 's essential to take them with a grain of salt , as some may not be genuine .

wild card [sostantivo]

jolly

Ex: In the playoffs , the underdog team became the wild card , surprising everyone with their unexpected victories .

Nei playoff, la squadra sfavorita è diventata il jolly, sorprendendo tutti con le sue vittorie inaspettate.

rope of sand [Frase]

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

Ex: Despite their vows of loyalty , their partnership turned out to be a rope of sand , as they quickly drifted apart .

under a cloud of suspicion [Frase]

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

Ex: The CEO resigned under a cloud of suspicion after the audit revealed irregularities .

how long is a piece of string [Frase]

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

Ex: When asked how long it will take to complete a complex project , the project manager replied , " How long is a piece of string ? "

give or take [Frase]

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

Ex: The recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar , give or take a tablespoon .

neck and neck [Frase]

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

Ex: The courtroom drama left the jury members in deliberation , and the case remained neck and neck until a verdict was reached .

neither fish nor fowl [Frase]

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

Ex: Medical interns are neither fish nor fowl .

dog's chance [sostantivo]

possibilità da cani

Ex: In the competitive job market, recent graduates sometimes feel like they have a dog's chance of finding their dream job.

Nel competitivo mercato del lavoro, i neolaureati a volte sentono di avere una possibilità da cani di trovare il lavoro dei loro sogni.

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

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

Ex: Critics accused the Prime Minister of leaving the minister swinging in the wind and insist that he should back him or sack him.

Certezza e Possibilità
Certainty	Uncertainty	Situazioni improbabili	Impossibilità
Fortuna & Caso	Possibility	Likelihood	Aspettative
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definito o Inevitabile