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Certainty & Possibility - Certainty

Discover how English idioms like "go without saying" and "beyond a shadow of a doubt" relate to certainty in English.

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

Ex: I 'm so confident in my team 's victory that I bet my life on it .
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to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

Ex: You 'll probably get the job , but n't count your chickens just yet .
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used when one can claim that something is true with all one's certainty

Ex: After years of dedicated practice and hard work , she beyond a shadow of a doubt that she could achieve her dream of becoming a professional athlete .
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used to show one's utmost certainty about something

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hands down
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in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

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used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

Ex: As a general rule , being polite and respectful to others go without saying.
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mark my word
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used when one is certain that something will happen at some point in the future

Ex: Mark my word, this novel will become a bestseller ; the story is captivating and unique .
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to do something that ensures that someone or something fails or something unpleasant happens to them

Ex: Neglecting your health and well-being seal your fate, potentially leading to long-term health issues .
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denoting something that has been tested many times and proved to be reliable or effective

Ex: In times of crisis , he turns to tried and true coping strategies for managing stress .
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acid test
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a way of proving the validity of a claim or determining the success rate of a plan

Ex: Meeting tight deadlines and delivering quality work is acid test for any journalist in the fast-paced news industry .
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a feeling of remorse, and reservation that one gets upon facing a challenge or finding oneself in an unexpected situation

Ex: The anniversary of their first meeting a backward glance at the milestones they had achieved in their relationship .
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to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

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something that is assumed to be true or already decided upon before any evidence or arguments are presented

Ex: His dedicated training and hard work made it foregone conclusion that he would set a new world record in the sport .
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in a way that is most clear or direct

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a situation in which any decision made cannot be undone

Ex: She viewed her decision to accept the job offer in another country a one-way ticket to an exciting new adventure and cultural experience .
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to certainly happen at some point in the future

Ex: The team 's hard work and innovation have positioned them for success ; 's a matter of time before they secure a major contract .
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used to imply that something is reliable, certain, and can be trusted completely

Ex: When the seasoned journalist reports a storyyou can take it to the bank that the facts are well-researched and accurate .
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