Sự Chắc Chắn và Khả Năng - Uncertainty

Khám phá các thành ngữ tiếng Anh về sự không chắc chắn với các ví dụ như 'có suy nghĩ thứ hai' và 'quá gần để gọi'.

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too close to call [Cụm từ]

almost impossible to predict who will win and who will lose, particularly in a competition

Ex: In the election , the two leading candidates were neck and neck in the polls , making it too close to call a clear winner .

a question mark [hang] over {sth} [Cụm từ]

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

Ex: A question mark hangs over the future of the company and I 'm sure you do n't need me to remind you of that .

to [set|put] the record straight [Cụm từ]

to correct a false story, misunderstanding, or incorrect belief by giving the true facts

Ex: Let me put the record straight — I never agreed to that deal .

you never know [Câu]

used to say that even if the happening of something is unlikely, it is not impossible

Ex: You never know , she might change her mind .

gray area [Danh từ]

vùng xám

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

Ranh giới của sự riêng tư trong thời đại kỹ thuật số thường tồn tại trong một vùng xám, đặt ra những câu hỏi quan trọng về dữ liệu cá nhân và giám sát.

to [have] second thoughts [Cụm từ]

to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do

Ex: After accepting the job offer , he had second thoughts about relocating to a new city and leaving behind his friends .

(shot|stab) in the dark [Cụm từ]

an attempt to guess or do something without having sufficient information or knowing the consequences

Ex: When it came to choosing a career path , she made a stab in the dark and ended up finding her true passion .

in the balance [Cụm từ]

used to refer to something that is in an uncertain state

Ex:

to [be] (anyone's|anybody's) (guess|call) [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: With the current political climate , the election 's outcome in two years will be anybody 's guess .

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

to only accept a part of something or not take it seriously at all

Ex:

wild card [Danh từ]

quân bài tự do

Ex:

Việc bao gồm một mục wild card trong cuộc thi đã mang lại yếu tố không thể đoán trước cho sự kiện.

rope of sand [Cụm từ]

a thing that is nowhere as good or strong as it appears

Ex: The fragile peace agreement between the two warring nations resembled a rope of sand , shattered by the slightest provocation .

under a cloud of suspicion [Cụm từ]

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

Ex: He remained under a cloud of suspicion despite denying all allegations .

how long is a piece of string [Câu]

used to say that it is impossible to answer a question concerning the size, length, or amount of something

Ex:

give or take [Cụm từ]

used to say that the amount mentioned might be a little more or less than the exact amount

Ex: The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM , give or take a few minutes for potential delays .

neck and neck [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The debate ended up being neck and neck , as neither side could definitively prove its point .

neither fish nor fowl [Cụm từ]

used to describe a person or thing that is hard to describe or classify

Ex: The new hybrid car model is neither fish nor fowl ; it does n't strictly belong to the electric or gasoline categories .

dog's chance [Danh từ]

cơ hội chó

Ex:

Xét đến việc thiếu kinh nghiệm của đội, họ có cơ hội rất nhỏ để giành chức vô địch, nhưng họ đã vượt qua mọi khó khăn.

to [twist|swing|hang] in the wind [Cụm từ]

(of a person) to be in a state of uncertainty or confusion

Ex: Meanwhile , her New York career hangs in the wind as it seems she 's about to be passed over for a huge promotion .

Sự Chắc Chắn và Khả Năng
Certainty	Uncertainty	Những tình huống khó xảy ra	Không thể
May mắn & Cơ hội	Possibility	Likelihood	Kỳ vọng
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Xác định hoặc Không thể tránh khỏi