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Situationer och Tillstånd - Säkerhet och Osäkerhet

Utforska engelska ordspråk om säkerhet och osäkerhet med talesätt som 'inget är säkrare än döden' och 'inget är säkert förutom det oförutsedda'.

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Situations & States
nothing is surer than death

used to convey that death is an inevitable aspect of life, and that no matter what one does or how much one tries to avoid it, death is a certainty that everyone must face eventually

Inget är så säkert som döden

Inget är så säkert som döden

Ex: The wise king knew that nothing is surer than death and strove to rule his kingdom with justice, moderation and concern for future generations who would continue after he was gone. 
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nothing is certain but the unforeseen

used to imply that life is uncertain and unpredictable, and that unexpected events or circumstances can always arise, making it impossible to be certain about the future

Framtiden kan alltid bjuda på överraskningar

Framtiden kan alltid bjuda på överraskningar

Ex: The failure of a highly anticipated product launch underscored the importance of being prepared for the unexpected, as nothing is certain but the unforeseen in the world of business. 
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call no man happy (till|until) he (dies|is history)

used to imply that true happiness and success cannot be accurately judged until the end of one's life, as unforeseen events or circumstances can arise that may change their fortunes

Sann lycka kan inte bedömas förrän livet är slut

Sann lycka kan inte bedömas förrän livet är slut

Ex: The divorce of a seemingly happy couple reminded their friends and family to call no man happy till he dies, and that relationships can be fragile and subject to change. 
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{not} halloo (till|until) you are out of the woods

used to say that one should not celebrate or declare victory until you are completely sure that the situation is over or resolved

Fira inte förrän faran är helt över

Fira inte förrän faran är helt över

Ex: Let's wait until the deal is finalized before we celebrate.  Don't halloo till you are out of the woods. 
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(it|the opera) is not over (till|until) the fat lady sings

used to imply that one should not make assumptions or premature judgments about the final result of something, as there is still a possibility of a surprise or unexpected turn of events

Bedöm inte resultatet förrän allt är över

Bedöm inte resultatet förrän allt är över

Ex: Despite the initial positive response to the product launch, the CEO cautioned that it is not over till the fat lady sings, and that they should continue to monitor the market and customer feedback. 
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there is many a slip (twixt|between) cup and lip

used to imply that even when something seems certain or likely to happen, there are many opportunities for it to go wrong or for unexpected events to intervene before it is actually achieved

Även något nästan säkert kan gå fel i slutet

Även något nästan säkert kan gå fel i slutet

Ex: The team was on the verge of winning the championship, but as they say, there is many a slip twixt cup and lip, and they ultimately lost the game due to a last-minute mistake. 
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better the devil you know than the devil you do not

used to suggest that it is often safer to stick with a known situation, even if it is not ideal, than to risk the unknown

Ett känt problem är ibland bättre än en okänd risk

Ett känt problem är ibland bättre än en okänd risk

Ex: Even though the job had its challenges, the employee decided to stay with the company he knew well, thinking that better the devil you know than the devil you do not. 
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