Certainty & Possibility - Definite or Unavoidable

Discover how English idioms like "bet bottom dollar" and "like a shot" relate to the definite or unavoidable in English.

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in a quick and decisive manner without much hesitation

Ex: If I won a lot of money on the lotto, I'd leave my job like a shot!

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to be absolutely sure that something is true

Ex: I would bet bottom dollar that she'll win the singing competition; she's incredibly talented.

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to be guaranteed or highly likely to occur or achieve success

Ex: After acing all the practice exams, she felt that passing the final test would be a cert.

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something that is sure to happen

Ex: Securing that contract was a slam dunk for the company; the client was very impressed with their proposal.

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to experience the negative consequences or effects of one's past actions or decisions

Ex: He ignored the warning signs and now his poor health habits are coming home to roost.

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to be an integral part of a particular situation

Ex: Long hours and occasional stress come with the territory in the field of medicine.

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to become affected by the outcomes of one's past actions

Ex: His procrastination finally bit him in the ass when he had to pull an all-nighter to finish the project.