Впевненість і Можливість - Certainty

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

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

Ex: The detective was sure enough of the suspect 's guilt to bet his life on the evidence .

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

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:

beyond a shadow of a doubt [фраза]

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 [фраза]

used to show one's utmost certainty about something

Ex: I 'd bet dollars to doughnuts that the experienced team will win the tournament .

hands down [фраза]

in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: Leslie is hands down the nicest person

to [go] without saying [фраза]

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] [речення]

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

Ex: Mark my word , this novel will become a bestseller ; the story is captivating and unique .

to [seal] {one's} fate [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [іменник]

вирішальний тест

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

Фінальна презентація буде вирішальним випробуванням їхньої командной роботи та підготовки.

a backward glance [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [іменник]

наперед визначений висновок

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

З їхньою вражаючою перевагою перед останнім інінгом, це був передвизначений результат, що домашня команда виграє гру.

in no uncertain terms [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [речення]

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 .

Впевненість і Можливість
Certainty	Uncertainty	Маловірогідні ситуації	Неможливість
Удача & Випадок	Possibility	Likelihood	Очікування
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Визначений або Неминучий