확실성 및 가능성 - Certainty

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to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar) [구]

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

Ex: The detective was sure enough of the suspect 's guilt to bet his life on the evidence .

to {not} [count] {one's} chickens [구]

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

Ex:

beyond a shadow of a doubt [구]

used when one can claim that something is true with all one's certainty

Ex: The fingerprint match on the murder weapon pointed to the suspect 's guilt beyond a shadow of a doubt .

dollars to doughnuts [구]

used to show one's utmost certainty about something

Ex: I 'd bet dollars to doughnuts that the experienced team will win the tournament .

hands down [구]

in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: The team played exceptionally well and won the game hands down .

to [go] without saying [구]

used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

Ex: It should go without saying that safety is a top priority in any workplace .

mark my [word] [문장]

used when one is certain that something will happen at some point in the future

Ex: Mark my words , the weather forecast is calling for a severe storm later today .

to [seal] {one's} fate [구]

to do something that ensures that someone or something fails or something unpleasant happens to them

Ex:

tried and true [구]

denoting something that has been tested many times and proved to be reliable or effective

Ex: The recipe for her chocolate chip cookies is a tried and true family favorite .

acid test [명사]

결정적인 시험

Ex: Passing the bar exam is the acid test for anyone wanting to become a lawyer .

변호사 시험에 합격하는 것은 변호사가 되고자 하는 사람에게 결정적인 시험입니다.

a backward glance [구]

a feeling of remorse, and reservation that one gets upon facing a challenge or finding oneself in an unexpected situation

Ex: The old photo album offered a chance for a backward glance into his family 's history and traditions .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [구]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex:

foregone conclusion [명사]

피할 수 없는 결론

Ex: The academic 's research was so thorough that it made the success of her groundbreaking theory a foregone conclusion .

그 학자의 연구는 너무 철저해서 그녀의 획기적인 이론의 성공은 정해진 결론이 되었습니다.

in no uncertain terms [구]

in a way that is most clear or direct

Ex: The boss informed the team in no uncertain terms that the project 's success was crucial and required their full dedication .

a one-way ticket [구]

a situation in which any decision made cannot be undone

Ex: Dropping out of college and pursuing a career in music was a one-way ticket to following his passion .

to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time [구]

to certainly happen at some point in the future

Ex: For a budding entrepreneur with a great product , it 's just a matter of time before their business takes off .

{sb} can take {sth} to the bank [문장]

used to imply that something is reliable, certain, and can be trusted completely

Ex: If she says the project will be completed on time , you can take it to the bank because she 's known for delivering results .

확실성 및 가능성
Certainty	Uncertainty	있을 법하지 않은 상황	불가능
운 & 기회	Possibility	Likelihood	기대
Unexpected	Unbelievable	명확하거나 불가피한