Certezza e Possibilità - Likelihood

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti la probabilità con esempi come 'per caso' e 'essere nelle carte'.

Revisione

Flashcard

Ortografia

Quiz

to [lie] in wait [Frase]

(of something bad) to be about to happen to one

Ex: No one knows what lies in wait for us in the coming year .

on the off chance [Frase]

used to refer to the possibility of something happening or being true

Ex: On the off chance that the store still has that item , I 'll swing by after work .

safe bet [sostantivo]

scommessa sicura

Ex: Investing in government bonds is often seen as a safe bet for long-term financial stability .

Investire in titoli di stato è spesso visto come una scommessa sicura per la stabilità finanziaria a lungo termine.

to [be] in the cards [Frase]

to have a high chance of happening or being true

Ex: Marriage isn't in the cards for me right now – I'm focused on my career.

down to earth [Frase]

down to earth

Ex: Her down to earth approach to problem-solving makes her an effective leader .

[be] in line for {sth} [Frase]

to be very close or likely to achieve something, particularly something very good or desirable

Ex: I 'm pretty sure I 'm in line for Connie 's position once she retires .

fat chance [sostantivo]

neanche per sogno

Ex: Getting a raise in this company? Fat chance with the current economy.

Ottenere un aumento in questa azienda? Poca probabilità con l'economia attuale.