Впевненість і Можливість - Likelihood

Дослідіть англійські ідіоми щодо ймовірності з прикладами, такими як 'на всякий випадок' і 'бути в картах'.

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to [lie] in wait [фраза]

(of something bad) to be about to happen to one

(of something bad) to be about to happen to one

Ex: No one knows what lies in wait for us in the coming year .

on the off chance [фраза]

used to refer to the possibility of something happening or being true

Ex: On the off chance that the store still has that item , I 'll swing by after work .

safe bet [іменник]

‌a thing that is extremely likely to be true or happen

вірна ставка

Ex: Investing in government bonds is often seen as a safe bet for long-term financial stability .

Інвестування в державні облігації часто розглядається як безпечна ставка для довгострокової фінансової стабільності.

to [be] in the cards [фраза]

to have a high chance of happening or being true

Ex: Marriage isn't in the cards for me right now – I'm focused on my career.

down to earth [фраза]

according to what is real or can be done

Ex: Her down to earth approach to problem-solving makes her an effective leader .

[be] in line for {sth} [фраза]

to be very close or likely to achieve something, particularly something very good or desirable

Ex: I 'm pretty sure I 'm in line for Connie 's position once she retires .

fat chance [іменник]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

анітрохи не вірю

Ex: Getting a raise in this company? Fat chance with the current economy.

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