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Впевненість і Можливість - Неможливість

Дослідіть англійські ідіоми, пов’язані з неможливістю, включаючи "pie in the sky" та "cry for the moon".

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

Ex: That cat never in a million years going to accept the new puppy .
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the slightest chance of something happening or being true

Ex: Attempting to negotiate with that unreasonable landlord was like a snowball 's chance in hell of success .
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a trip to the sun
[фраза]

something that seems impossible to occur

Ex: Suggesting a picnic in the middle of a thunderstorm was considered the equivalent of a trip to the sun in terms of impracticality .
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for love or money
[фраза]

used to refer to something that cannot be done or obtained in any way

Ex: I ca n’t get hold of that for love nor money.
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pie in the sky
[фраза]

something that is very good or desirable but highly unlikely to happen or be real

Ex: She had a habit of making pie-in-the-sky plans that never came to fruition, leaving her friends feeling skeptical about her goals.
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used to refer to something that is impossible or is extremely hard to imagine or obtain

Ex: Her artistic abilities are exceptional, and by any stretch of the imagination, she's a talented painter.
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no way
[фраза]

used to indicate that something is impossible, unacceptable, or absolutely will not happen under any conditions

ні за що

ні за що

Ex: They 'll no way finish the project by Friday without help .
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used to say that an offer or possibility is not renewable or available any more

Ex: He thought about confessing his feelings , but now she 's in a committed relationship with someone elsethe ship has sailed on that romance .
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to be unable to do or finish something without being harmed or suffering its consequences

Ex: He had a tight schedule and could ill afford any distractions if he wanted to meet his deadlines.
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point of no return
[фраза]

the time when it becomes impossible for one to return to a previous place or state or to make a different decision

Ex: Accepting the job offer meant relocating to a new city , marking point of no return in her career .
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not allowed or possible

Ex: Considering his severe allergies , having a pet with fur out of the question for him .
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said to mean that it is impossible for something to ever happen

Ex: The odds of winning the lottery are as slim as chickens growing teeth, but people still play in hopes of hitting the jackpot.
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when hell freezes over
[речення]

used to express disbelief in something happening

Ex: The odds of winning the lottery are as slim as hell freezing over, but people still play in hopes of hitting the jackpot.
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cold day in hell
[фраза]

used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

Ex: The likelihood of her adopting a cat, despite being allergic to them, is as remote as a cold day in hell.
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when two Sundays meet
[речення]

used to say that one thinks that something will never happen

Ex: The odds of winning the lottery twice in a row are as slim as when two Sundays come together; it's practically impossible.
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used to show that one will do whatever one can to stop something from happening

Ex: She moves into our over my dead body.
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to desire what cannot be achieved

Ex: Hoping for a complete overhaul of the healthcare system without any financial consequences is crying for the moon; it 's a complex issue with no easy solution .
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off the table
[фраза]

(of a proposal, topic, or offer) unavailable or incapable of being considered

Ex: After the latest developments , the deal is off the table.
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castle in the air
[фраза]

a hope or wish that cannot be realized or fulfilled

Ex: Hoping to become a famous singer without singing a note is like building castle in the air; it requires hard work and dedication .
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no-go
[прикметник]

used to emphasize that something is completely impossible or prohibited

неможливий, заборонений

неможливий, заборонений

Ex: After hearing about the new policy, smoking in the building is a definite no go.Після того, як дізналися про нову політику, куріння в будівлі — це однозначний **заборонено**.
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