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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like a shot [phrase]

in a quick and decisive manner without much hesitation

Ex: When I heard my favorite band was in town , I bought tickets like a shot .

to [bet] bottom dollar [phrase]

to be absolutely sure that something is true

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to [be] a (dead|) cert [phrase]

to be guaranteed or highly likely to occur or achieve success

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slam dunk [noun]

something that is sure to happen

Ex: The team 's star player executed a perfect slam dunk in the final seconds of the game , securing their victory .

to [come] (home|back) to roost [phrase]

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

Ex: The company 's unethical practices finally caught up with them , and the chickens came home to roost when they lost a major lawsuit .

to [come|go] with the territory [phrase]

to be an integral part of a particular situation

Ex: Dealing with difficult customers is part of working in customer service ; it comes with the territory .

to [bite] {sb} in the ass [phrase]

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

Ex: Ignoring the warning signs could really bite you in the ass when it comes to your health .