확실성 및 가능성 - Uncertainty

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too close to call [구]

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

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} [구]

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 [구]

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 [문장]

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

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

gray area [명사]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

회색 지대

Ex: When it comes to environmental regulations , there 's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns .

환경 규제에 관해서는 경제적 이익과 생태학적 우려가 충돌하는 회색 지대가 있습니다.

to [have] second thoughts [구]

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

Ex: It seems like our client has second thoughts .

(shot|stab) in the dark [구]

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

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 [구]

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) [구]

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

Ex: When it will stop raining is anyone 's guess ; the weather has been so unpredictable .

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

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 [명사]

a person or thing with uncertain or uncontrollable qualities or capabilities

와일드 카드

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

플레이오프에서, 약팀이 와일드카드가 되어, 그들의 예상치 못한 승리로 모두를 놀라게 했습니다.

rope of sand [구]

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 [구]

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 [문장]

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 [구]

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 [구]

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 [구]

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 [명사]

a very little or no chance of success

개 같은 기회

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

경쟁적인 취업 시장에서 최근 졸업생들은 때때로 그들의 꿈의 직업을 찾을 개 같은 기회가 있다고 느낍니다.

to [twist|swing|hang] in the wind [구]

(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.

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