Certainty & Possibility - Expectations

Master English idioms regarding expectations, like "cut the mustard" and "par for the course".

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

not put something past somebody

[sentence]

to believe that someone is capable of doing something, especially something negative or unexpected, based on their past behavior or character

Ex: I wouldn't put it past him to blame the whole thing on someone else.

to measure other people's corn by one's own bushel

[phrase]

to judge or evaluate others based on one's own standards, abilities, or achievements, without considering their unique circumstances or perspectives

Ex: You can't measure other people's corn by your own bushel; not everyone had the same chances you did.

to cut the mustard

[phrase]

to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Ex: The new software looks impressive, but we'll see if it can cut the mustard under pressure.

to make the grade

[phrase]

to succeed in reaching the desired result

Ex: Only three of the applicants made the grade for the final interview.

all sizzle and no steak

[phrase]

(of a person or thing) having a flashy or showy exterior, but when examined closely or experienced fully, it fails to meet expectations or deliver on its promises

Ex: The presentation was all sizzle and no steak, full of animations but short on real ideas.

par for the course

[phrase]

used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances

Ex: Delays are par for the course when you work with that supplier.

to come up with the goods

[phrase]

to deliver what was promised or expected, especially when it comes to achieving a particular result or fulfilling an obligation

Ex: The team promised a working prototype, and this time they came up with the goods.

Certainty & Possibility
Certainty	Uncertainty	Unlikely Situations	Impossibility
Luck & Chance	Possibility	Likelihood	Expectations
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definite or Unavoidable

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