Впевненість і Можливість - Uncertainty

Дослідіть англійські ідіоми щодо невизначеності на прикладах, як-от 'мати другі думки' та 'занадто близько, щоб визначити'.

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too close to call [фраза]

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} [фраза]

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

Ex: The mysterious disappearance of the artifact left a question mark hanging over the museum 's security measures .

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

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 [речення]

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 [іменник]

сіра зона

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area , raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .

Межі приватності в цифрову епоху часто існують у сірій зоні, піднімаючи важливі питання про особисті дані та спостереження.

to [have] second thoughts [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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) [фраза]

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

Ex: When it will stop raining is anyone 's guess ; the weather has been so unpredictable .

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

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 [іменник]

джокер

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

У плей-офф аутсайдер став джокером, здивувавши всіх своїми несподіваними перемогами.

rope of sand [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [речення]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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

Ex: The courtroom drama left the jury members in deliberation , and the case remained neck and neck until a verdict was reached .

neither fish nor fowl [фраза]

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 [іменник]

собачий шанс

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

На конкурентному ринку праці нещодавні випускники іноді відчувають, що у них собачий шанс знайти роботу своєї мрії.

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

(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.

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