Zekerheid en Mogelijkheid - Certainty

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

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

Ex: She would bet her life that her best friend would keep her secret .

to {not} [count] {one's} chickens [Zinsdeel]

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

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beyond a shadow of a doubt [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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] [Zin]

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

Ex: Mark my word , this novel will become a bestseller ; the story is captivating and unique .

to [seal] {one's} fate [Zinsdeel]

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

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tried and true [Zinsdeel]

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 [zelfstandig naamwoord]

vuurproef

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

Het slagen voor het balie-examen is de ultieme test voor iedereen die advocaat wil worden.

a backward glance [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

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foregone conclusion [zelfstandig naamwoord]

uitgemaakte zaak

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

Het onderzoek van de academicus was zo grondig dat het succes van haar baanbrekende theorie een uitgemaakte zaak was.

in no uncertain terms [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zin]

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 .

Zekerheid en Mogelijkheid
Certainty	Uncertainty	Onwaarschijnlijke situaties	Onmogelijkheid
Geluk & Kans	Possibility	Likelihood	Verwachtingen
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definitief of Onvermijdelijk