Certeza e Possibilidade - Situações improváveis

Domine os idiomas em inglês sobre situações improváveis, como 'lançar além da lua' e 'bom demais para ser verdade'.

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

to be a big if

[frase]

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

Ex: Achieving the sales target this is a big if, given the current market conditions .

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cock-and-bull story

[substantivo]

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

história da carochinha, conto inverossímil

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .As histórias exageradas naquele romance eram uma coleção de **histórias absurdas** que o tornaram um best-seller entre os entusiastas de aventura.

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forget that noise

[Sentença]

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: Hearing his proposal to invest all their savings in a risky business venture, she immediately said, "Forget that noise; we need a safer plan."

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I will eat my hat

[Sentença]

used to say that one does not think that something will ever happen or has any chance of being true

Ex: If she actually marries I 'll eat my hat.

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to cast beyond the moon

[frase]

to think about unlikely and unrealistic possibilities

Ex: Starting a small bakery and aiming for global recognition may seem casting beyond the moon, but with hard work and determination , it can be achieved .

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too good to be true

[frase]

used to refer to something that exceeds one's expectations in such ways that makes it hard to believe

Ex: Hearing about the diet that claimed you could eat anything and lose weight too good to be true, and nutritionists were skeptical .

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long shot

[substantivo]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

uma tentativa desesperada, um tiro no escuro

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was a long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .Pedir um autógrafo ao famoso ator em um terminal de aeroporto lotado era um **tiro longo**, mas ele concordou, para grande alegria do fã.

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(at) the end of the rainbow

[frase]

used to refer to something that is extremely desirable yet nearly impossible to obtain

Ex: The wise man has no need to journey forth; it is the fool who seeks the pot of gold at the rainbow's end.

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jam tomorrow

[substantivo]

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

promessa vã, ilusão

Ex: Investors felt they were being offered jam tomorrow as the startup failed to deliver on its projected profits.Os investidores sentiram que lhes estavam a oferecer **geleia amanhã** enquanto a startup não conseguia entregar os lucros projetados.

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to swing for the fences

[frase]

to aim for goals that are unrealistic or extremely difficult to achieve

Ex: In the competitive job market , job seekers often need swing for the fences in terms of their qualifications and networking efforts to secure their dream positions .

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pigs can fly

[Sentença]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.

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pipe dream

[substantivo]

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

sonho irrealizável, quimera

Ex: For many , winning the lottery and retiring early is nothing more than a pipe dream, given the long odds of winning .Para muitos, ganhar na loteria e se aposentar cedo não passa de um **sonho impossível**, dadas as baixas chances de ganhar.

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ghost of a chance

[frase]

the slightest chance of succeeding or happening

Ex: After making several errors during the race, the runner had a ghost of a chance of reaching the finish line first.