확실성 및 가능성 - 있을 법하지 않은 상황

'달 너머로 던지다'와 '사실이기엔 너무 좋다'와 같은 있을 법하지 않은 상황에 관한 영어 관용구를 마스터하세요.

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to [be] a big if [구]

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

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 [명사]

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

허튼 소리

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

그가 일을 빠진 이유는 외계인에 의한 납치라는 허튼 소리에 불과했다.

forget that noise [문장]

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 [문장]

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 [구]

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 [구]

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 [명사]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

절망적인 시도

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

복권에 당첨되려는 시도는 종종 긴 샷으로 간주됩니다. 왜냐하면 확률이 천문학적으로 당신에게 불리하기 때문입니다.

(at|) the end of the rainbow [구]

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 [명사]

a promise of something good or desirable that will never be fulfilled

빈 약속

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

직원들은 오늘의 빈 약속처럼 보이는 끊임없는 승진과 승급에 대한 이야기에 지쳐갔습니다.

to [swing] for the fences [구]

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 [문장]

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 [명사]

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

실현 불가능한 꿈

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

사유지 섬에 집을 짓는 것은 즐거운 공상일 수 있지만, 우리 예산을 초과합니다.

ghost of a chance [구]

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) [구]

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 [구]

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 .

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