Впевненість і Можливість - Маловірогідні ситуації

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to [be] a big if [фраза]

to be a condition or requirement that is uncertain or potentially challenging to fulfill

to be a condition or requirement that is uncertain or potentially challenging to fulfill

Ex: If we can secure the necessary funding , the project 's success is possible , but that is a big if .

cock-and-bull story [іменник]

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

вигадка

Ex: His excuse for missing work was nothing more than a cock-and-bull story about an alien abduction .

Його виправдання за пропуск роботи було не більше ніж вигадкою про викрадення інопланетянами.

forget that noise [речення]

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: When he suggested going on a camping trip in the middle of winter , she responded , " Forget that noise ; it 's too cold . "

I will eat my hat [речення]

used to say that one does not think that something will ever happen or has any chance of being true

Ex: I 'll eat my hat if the repairs end up costing less than $ 1,000 .

to [cast] beyond the moon [фраза]

to think about unlikely and unrealistic possibilities

Ex: His dreams of becoming a world-renowned actor were so ambitious that they could be described as casting beyond the moon .

too good to be true [фраза]

used to refer to something that exceeds one's expectations in such ways that makes it hard to believe

Ex: When he heard about the job offer with an unbelievably high salary , he thought it was too good to be true .

long shot [іменник]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

відчайдушна спроба

Ex: Trying to win the lottery is often seen as a long shot , as the odds are astronomically against you .

Спроба виграти в лотерею часто розглядається як довгий постріл, оскільки шанси астрономічно проти вас.

(at|) the end of the rainbow [фраза]

used to refer to something that is extremely desirable yet nearly impossible to obtain

Ex: After such a long legal battle , we 're just happy to know that there will be a bit of closure at the end of the rainbow .

jam tomorrow [іменник]

a promise of something good or desirable that will never be fulfilled

порожні обіцянки

Ex: The employees grew tired of the constant talk of raises and promotions that seemed to be nothing but jam tomorrow .

Працівники втомилися від постійних розмов про підвищення та просування, які здавалися не більше ніж обіцянками на майбутнє.

to [swing] for the fences [фраза]

to aim for goals that are unrealistic or extremely difficult to achieve

Ex: In the business world, taking calculated risks and aiming high is akin to swinging for the fences to achieve substantial growth.

pigs (can|might) fly [речення]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'm going to clean the entire house top to bottom in one hour.

pipe dream [іменник]

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

несбыточная мрія

Ex: Building a house on a private island may be a delightful pipe dream , but it 's beyond our budget .

Побудова будинку на приватному острові може бути чудовою марною мрією, але це виходить за межі нашого бюджету.

ghost of a chance [фраза]

the slightest chance of succeeding or happening

Ex: The underdog team had a ghost of a chance of winning the championship , but their determination paid off .

to [promise] {sb} the (moon|earth|world) [фраза]

to make promises that are impossible to be fulfilled or be kept

Ex: The politician promised the moon during the campaign, but many people were disappointed by the lack of progress after the election.

to {not} [look] back [фраза]

to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances

Ex: After leaving his hometown to pursue his dreams in the city , he made a pact with himself to not look back and focus on his future .

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