Säkerhet och Möjlighet - Uncertainty

Utforska engelska idiomer om osäkerhet med exempel som 'ha andra tankar' och 'för nära för att kalla'.

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too close to call [Fras]

almost impossible to predict who will win and who will lose, particularly in a competition

Ex: The race was too close to call until the final seconds when one team scored a winning goal .

a question mark [hang] over {sth} [Fras]

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

Ex: The sudden change in weather conditions has left a question mark hanging over the planned outdoor event .

to [set|put] the record straight [Fras]

to correct a false story, misunderstanding, or incorrect belief by giving the true facts

Ex: In his press conference , the spokesperson aimed to set the record straight regarding the company 's recent financial performance .

you never know [Mening]

used to say that even if the happening of something is unlikely, it is not impossible

Ex: There might be an even bigger one – I doubt it , but you never know .

gray area [Substantiv]

gråzon

Ex: The ethics of using animals in medical testing can be a gray area , as it involves balancing scientific progress with animal welfare .

Etiken i att använda djur i medicinska tester kan vara en gråzon, eftersom det innebär att balansera vetenskapliga framsteg med djurskydd.

to [have] second thoughts [Fras]

to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do

Ex: It seems like our client has second thoughts .

(shot|stab) in the dark [Fras]

an attempt to guess or do something without having sufficient information or knowing the consequences

Ex: I had no idea how to fix the leaky faucet , so I made a stab in the dark and tried adjusting the valve , and it worked .

in the balance [Fras]

used to refer to something that is in an uncertain state

Ex: The election results are in the balance , and it 's too close to call a winner at this point .

to [be] (anyone's|anybody's) (guess|call) [Fras]

to be difficult or almost impossible to predict the outcome of a situation or event

Ex: After the unexpected resignation of the CEO , the future of the company was anybody 's guess .

to [take] {sth} with a grain of salt [Fras]

to only accept a part of something or not take it seriously at all

Ex: When reading online reviews , it 's essential to take them with a grain of salt , as some may not be genuine .

wild card [Substantiv]

joker

Ex: In the playoffs , the underdog team became the wild card , surprising everyone with their unexpected victories .

I slutspelet blev underdog-laget wildcardet, som överraskade alla med sina oväntade segrar.

rope of sand [Fras]

a thing that is nowhere as good or strong as it appears

Ex: Despite their vows of loyalty , their partnership turned out to be a rope of sand , as they quickly drifted apart .

under a cloud of suspicion [Fras]

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

Ex: The CEO resigned under a cloud of suspicion after the audit revealed irregularities .

how long is a piece of string [Mening]

used to say that it is impossible to answer a question concerning the size, length, or amount of something

Ex: When asked how long it will take to complete a complex project , the project manager replied , " How long is a piece of string ? "

give or take [Fras]

used to say that the amount mentioned might be a little more or less than the exact amount

Ex: The recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar , give or take a tablespoon .

neck and neck [Fras]

used to describe a situation where no clear advantage or resolution has emerged, leaving the final result uncertain

Ex: After hours of negotiation , the talks are still neck and neck , with no clear resolution in sight .

neither fish nor fowl [Fras]

used to describe a person or thing that is hard to describe or classify

Ex: Medical interns are neither fish nor fowl .

dog's chance [Substantiv]

hundchans

Ex: In the competitive job market, recent graduates sometimes feel like they have a dog's chance of finding their dream job.

På den konkurrensutsatta arbetsmarknaden känner nyutexaminerade ibland att de har en hundchans att hitta sitt drömjobb.

to [twist|swing|hang] in the wind [Fras]

(of a person) to be in a state of uncertainty or confusion

Ex: Critics accused the Prime Minister of leaving the minister swinging in the wind and insist that he should back him or sack him.

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