Certitudine și Posibilitate - Situații Puțin Probabile

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

to be a big if

[frază]

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

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

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cock-and-bull story

[substantiv]

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

poveste de adormit copiii, poveste de necrezut

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .

Poveștile înalte din acel roman erau o colecție de povești neadevărate care l-au făcut un bestseller în rândul entuziaștilor de aventuri.

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forget that noise

[Propoziție]

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

[Propoziție]

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 him I'll eat my hat.

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to cast beyond the moon

[frază]

to think about unlikely and unrealistic possibilities

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

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too good to be true

[frază]

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 sounded too good to be true, and nutritionists were skeptical.

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long shot

[substantiv]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

o încercare disperată, un foc în întuneric

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 .

Cererea unui autograf de la actorul celebru într-un terminal aglomerat al aeroportului a fost o încercare riscantă, dar el a acceptat, spre marea bucurie a fanului.

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(at) the end of the rainbow

[frază]

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

[substantiv]

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

promisiuni goale, visuri neîmplinite

Ex: Investors felt they were being offered jam tomorrow as the startup failed to deliver on its projected profits .

Investitorii au simțit că li se oferea gem mâine în timp ce startup-ul nu a reușit să livreze profiturile proiectate.

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to swing for the fences

[frază]

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

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

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pigs can fly

[Propoziție]

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

[substantiv]

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

vis irealizabil, chimera

Ex: For many , winning the lottery and retiring early is nothing more than a pipe dream, given the long odds of winning .

Pentru mulți, câștigarea la loterie și retragerea timpurie nu sunt altceva decât un vis imposibil, având în vedere șansele mici de câștig.

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ghost of a chance

[frază]

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.

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to [promise] {sb} the (moon|earth|world)

to promise somebody the moon

[frază]

to make promises that are impossible to be fulfilled or be kept

Ex: He promised the moon to his employees, offering raises and promotions for everyone, but the budget couldn't support it.

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to not look back

[frază]

to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances

Ex: Deciding to make a fresh start, she sold all her possessions and moved abroad, resolving to not look back at her old life.

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Certitudine și Posibilitate
Certainty	Uncertainty	Situații Puțin Probabile	Imposibilitate
Noroc și Șansă	Possibility	Likelihood	Așteptări
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definit sau Inevitabil

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