Certainty & Possibility - Likelihood

Explore English idioms regarding likelihood with examples like "on the off chance" and "be in the cards".

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[phrase]

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

Ex: She had a nagging feeling that failure was lying in wait for her if she didn't prepare adequately.

[phrase]

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

Ex: On the off-chance that the restaurant has an opening, we didn't make a reservation.

[noun]

‌a thing that is extremely likely to be true or happen

Ex: Opting for the classic black suit is a good bet for a formal event.

[phrase]

to have a high chance of happening or being true

Ex: The way they handle their finances, it's in the cards that they'll save for their dream vacation.

[phrase]

according to what is real or can be done

Ex: The success of the business was attributed to their down-to-earth, customer-centric approach.

[phrase]

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

Ex: After years of dedication, he's in line for a well-deserved recognition.

[noun]

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

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .

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