Zekerheid en Mogelijkheid - Uncertainty

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too close to call [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The talent competition was so fierce that it was too close to call , and the judges had a tough decision to make .

a question mark [hang] over {sth} [Zinsdeel]

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

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to [set|put] the record straight [Zinsdeel]

to correct a false story, misunderstanding, or incorrect belief by giving the true facts

Ex: He wrote a letter to the editor to set the record straight .

you never know [Zin]

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

Ex: You never know , your dream job might be just around the corner .

gray area [zelfstandig naamwoord]

grijze zone

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area , raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .

De grenzen van privacy in het digitale tijdperk bestaan vaak in een grijs gebied, wat belangrijke vragen oproept over persoonlijke gegevens en toezicht.

to [have] second thoughts [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: She was planning to buy a new car but had second thoughts when she saw the steep monthly payments .

(shot|stab) in the dark [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: His guess about the password was a stab in the dark , but miraculously , he got it right .

in the balance [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something that is in an uncertain state

Ex: The patient 's recovery is still in the balance , and the doctors are closely monitoring their condition .

to [be] (anyone's|anybody's) (guess|call) [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

to only accept a part of something or not take it seriously at all

Ex: He tends to exaggerate his accomplishments , so I always take his claims with a grain of salt .

wild card [zelfstandig naamwoord]

joker

Ex: Her creative approach to problem-solving was like a wild card in the team , often leading to innovative solutions .

Haar creatieve aanpak van probleemoplossing was als een wilde kaart in het team, wat vaak leidde tot innovatieve oplossingen.

rope of sand [Zinsdeel]

a thing that is nowhere as good or strong as it appears

Ex: The project 's success was hanging by a thread , like a rope of sand , with inadequate planning and resources .

under a cloud of suspicion [Zinsdeel]

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

Ex: The athlete competed under a cloud of suspicion following doping rumors .

how long is a piece of string [Zin]

used to say that it is impossible to answer a question concerning the size, length, or amount of something

Ex: When inquired about the number of possible variations for the design , the architect humorously asked , " How long is a piece of string ? "

give or take [Zinsdeel]

used to say that the amount mentioned might be a little more or less than the exact amount

Ex: The car 's fuel efficiency is about 30 miles per gallon , give or take a mile or two depending on driving conditions .

neck and neck [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

used to describe a person or thing that is hard to describe or classify

Ex: Her unique style of art is neither fish nor fowl in the art world , making it challenging to define or categorize .

dog's chance [zelfstandig naamwoord]

hondenkans

Ex:

Het kleine startup kreeg te maken met zware concurrentie van industriereuzen maar wist te slagen tegen een kans van een hond.

to [twist|swing|hang] in the wind [Zinsdeel]

(of a person) to be in a state of uncertainty or confusion

Ex: The employees felt like they were twisting in the wind as they awaited news of impending layoffs .

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