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

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on the off chance [frase]

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

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safe bet [substantivo]

aposta segura

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Optar pelo terno preto clássico é uma aposta segura para um evento formal.

to [be] in the cards [frase]

to have a high chance of happening or being true

Ex: The way they handle their finances , it 's in the cards that they 'll save for their dream vacation .

down to earth [frase]

according to what is real or can be done

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

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

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fat chance [substantivo]

nada disso

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .

Pouca chance de ele admitir que estava errado; ele é muito teimoso.