Certainty and Doubt - Certainty and Confidence

Here you will learn some English words related to certainty and confidence such as "surely", "positive", and "undeniable".

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to have something in one's pocket

[phrase]

to definitely succeed or win at a particular thing

Ex: The Democrats had the election in their pocket.

in the bag

[phrase]

used to convey that something is guaranteed to be accomplished

Ex: Don't celebrate yet — nothing is in the bag until the contract is signed.

inevitable

[Adjective]

unable to be prevented

Ex: With tensions escalating between the two countries , war seemed inevitable.

inevitably

[Adverb]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

Ex: As the population grows , urban areas inevitably expand to accommodate the increasing demand for housing .

to know

[Verb]

to be completely certain about something

Ex: She knew something was wrong when she saw the empty cookie jar .

to make certain (that)

[phrase]

to check something in order to find out whether it happens or is the case

to make certain of something

[phrase]

to do something just to make sure that something else will occur

to make sure

[phrase]

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

Ex: Make sure to wear a helmet when riding your bike.

no contest

[phrase]

used to emphasize that it is obvious who will win a competition, comparison, etc. as the odds are undeniably uneven

no two ways about it

[phrase]

used to say that something is undoubtedly true and there are no other alternatives or interpretations concerning it

no way

[phrase]

used to indicate that something is impossible, unacceptable, or absolutely will not happen under any conditions

Ex: No way would I leave my dog with someone I barely know .

positive

[Adjective]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

Ex: The team remained positive despite the setbacks .

to put one's money on

[phrase]

*** to feel very sure that something is true or that somebody will succeed

robust

[Adjective]

remaining strong and effective even when facing challenges or difficulties

Ex: The robust response from the community helped prevent the closure of the local library .

robustly

[Adverb]

in a tough, solid, and durable way

Ex: Their tools were robustly manufactured for industrial use .

robustness

[noun]

the quality of having determination and strength

slam dunk

[noun]

something that is sure to happen

Ex: After all the preparation and practice , their presentation went off without a hitch , making it a slam dunk in the eyes of the audience .

to stare somebody in the face

[phrase]

to be imminent or unavoidable

Ex: Failure was staring him in the face.

to set somebody straight

[phrase]

to make sure everything is clearly understood by someone and there are no misunderstandings

Ex: To put the record straight, I do not support that idea and never have done.

sure

[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

Ex: He felt sure that his team would win the championship this year .

sure-fire

[Adjective]

bound to succeed or happen as expected

surely

[Adverb]

in a manner showing absolute confidence in the statement

Ex: If you study consistently , you will surely improve your grades .

to swear by

[Verb]

to be certain that something is good or useful

Ex: He swears by the effectiveness of the new fitness tracker .

to take it for granted

[phrase]

to assume without question that something is true

Ex: He took it for granted that his parents would pay.

there is no way

[phrase]

used to deny the possibility of something happening

the dust settle

[phrase]

to allow or wait for a situation to become calmer or more stable after a significant change or serious dispute

Ex: The board wants the dust to settle before announcing the new policy.

true

[Adjective]

according to reality or facts

Ex: I ca n't believe it 's true that he got the job he wanted !

truth

[noun]

the true principles or facts about something, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

Ex: Personal honesty and transparency contribute to a culture of truth.

undeniable

[Adjective]

clearly true and therefore impossible to deny or question

Ex: The results of the experiment were undeniable, confirming the hypothesis .

undeniably

[Adverb]

in a way that is definite and cannot be rejected or questioned

Ex: The support from the community was undeniably overwhelming .

without doubt

[Adverb]

used to emphasize an opinion or the point one is making

Ex: Without doubt, learning a new language takes time and effort .

you bet

[interjection]

used to strongly affirm or agree with a statement

Ex: " Are you coming to the party ? " — "You bet ! "

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