Säkerhet och Möjlighet - Certainty

Upptäck hur engelska idiomatiska uttryck som 'gå utan att säga' och 'bortom allt tvivel' relaterar till säkerhet i engelska.

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to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar) [Fras]

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

Ex: With his experience , he can bet his boots that the project will be a success .

to {not} [count] {one's} chickens [Fras]

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

Ex: When dealing with important financial arrangements , it is imperative that you do not count your chickens before they are hatched .

beyond a shadow of a doubt [Fras]

used when one can claim that something is true with all one's certainty

Ex: The evidence against the accused was so overwhelming that the jury found him guilty beyond a shadow of a doubt .

dollars to doughnuts [Fras]

used to show one's utmost certainty about something

Ex: He was so sure of his guess that he 'd bet dollars to doughnuts that the next song on the radio would be his favorite .

hands down [Fras]

in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: Leslie is hands down the nicest person

to [go] without saying [Fras]

used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

Ex: And it went without saying that nobody in his building would miss him .

mark my [word] [Mening]

used when one is certain that something will happen at some point in the future

Ex: Despite the odds , I believe we 'll succeed in this endeavor ; mark my word , we 'll prove the doubters wrong .

to [seal] {one's} fate [Fras]

to do something that ensures that someone or something fails or something unpleasant happens to them

Ex: His refusal to wear a helmet while riding his motorcycle may seal his fate in the event of an accident .

tried and true [Fras]

denoting something that has been tested many times and proved to be reliable or effective

Ex: A good source of tried and true tips on how to cope with the various aspects of the illness .

acid test [Substantiv]

avgörande prov

Ex: The final presentation will be the acid test of their teamwork and preparation .

Den slutliga presentationen kommer att vara avgörande provet på deras lagarbete och förberedelser.

a backward glance [Fras]

a feeling of remorse, and reservation that one gets upon facing a challenge or finding oneself in an unexpected situation

Ex: After graduating from college , she paused to take a backward glance at her academic journey and the challenges she had overcome .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [Fras]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex: When she first set foot in the new city, she knew in her bones that it was the right place for her to start a new chapter in life.

foregone conclusion [Substantiv]

given slutsats

Ex: With their impressive lead going into the final inning , it was a foregone conclusion that the home team would win the game .

Med deras imponerande ledning in i den sista omgången var det en given slutsats att hemmalaget skulle vinna matchen.

in no uncertain terms [Fras]

in a way that is most clear or direct

Ex: She was told in no uncertain terms that the magazine had no interest in her short stories .

a one-way ticket [Fras]

a situation in which any decision made cannot be undone

Ex: When he left his hometown to pursue his artistic career , it felt like a one-way ticket to a new life in the city .

to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time [Fras]

to certainly happen at some point in the future

Ex: With the team 's talent and dedication , it 's a matter of time before they win the championship .

{sb} can take {sth} to the bank [Mening]

used to imply that something is reliable, certain, and can be trusted completely

Ex: When he gives his word , you can take it to the bank ; he always keeps his promises .

Säkerhet och Möjlighet
Certainty	Uncertainty	Osannolika situationer	Omöjlighet
Lycka & Slump	Possibility	Likelihood	Förväntningar
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definitiv eller Oundviklig