Certeza e Possibilidade - Likelihood

Explore expressões idiomáticas em inglês sobre probabilidade com exemplos como 'por acaso' e 'estar nas cartas'.

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to [lie] in wait [frase]

(of something bad) to be about to happen to one

(of something bad) to be about to happen to one

Ex: No one knows what lies in wait for us in the coming year .

on the off chance [frase]

used to refer to the possibility of something happening or being true

Ex: On the off chance that the store still has that item , I 'll swing by after work .

safe bet [substantivo]

‌a thing that is extremely likely to be true or happen

aposta segura

Ex: Investing in government bonds is often seen as a safe bet for long-term financial stability .

Investir em títulos do governo é frequentemente visto como uma aposta segura para a estabilidade financeira a longo prazo.

to [be] in the cards [frase]

to have a high chance of happening or being true

Ex: Marriage isn't in the cards for me right now – I'm focused on my career.

down to earth [frase]

according to what is real or can be done

Ex: Her down to earth approach to problem-solving makes her an effective leader .

[be] in line for {sth} [frase]

to be very close or likely to achieve something, particularly something very good or desirable

Ex: I 'm pretty sure I 'm in line for Connie 's position once she retires .

fat chance [substantivo]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

nada disso

Ex: Getting a raise in this company? Fat chance with the current economy.

Conseguir um aumento nesta empresa? Pouca chance com a economia atual.