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Certainty & Possibility - Possibility
Discover how English idioms like "read the tea leaves" and "the sky is the limit" relate to possibility in English.
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ten to one
[phrase]
extremely likely
Ex: The team 's performance has been outstanding , so itten to one they 'll secure the championship .
the sky is the limit
[sentence]
used to say that there is nothing to prevent someone or something from achieving success
Ex: Do n't be afraid to dream big and set ambitious goals ; remember the sky is the limit.
to come one's way
[phrase]
(of something good) to happen or become available to one
Ex: You never know what come your way in life , so always be open to new experiences .
if worst comes to worst
[sentence]
used for saying if the worst possible or most difficult thing happens
storm is brewing
[sentence]
used to say that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
Ex: The tension between the two countries suggests that a storm is brewing.
when push come to shove
[phrase]
used when a situation reaches a critical point and one must take action in order to deal with it
Ex: They had their differences , when push came to shove, they worked together as a team .
to stand a chance
[phrase]
to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome
Ex: Although the odds are against us , we stand a chance of turning things around .
on paper
[phrase]
theoretically rather than practically
Ex: The travel itinerary is on paper, but we 'll see how it works out during the trip .
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