Säkerhet och Möjlighet - Likelihood

Utforska engelska idiomer om sannolikhet med exempel som 'i händelse av' och 'vara i korten'.

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to [lie] in wait [Fras]

(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 [Fras]

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 [Substantiv]

‌a thing that is extremely likely to be true or happen

säkert kort

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

Att investera i statsobligationer ses ofta som ett säkert kort för långsiktig finansiell stabilitet.

to [be] in the cards [Fras]

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 [Fras]

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} [Fras]

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 [Substantiv]

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

glöm det

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

Få en löneförhöjning i det här företaget? Liten chans med nuvarande ekonomi.