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: Last year's winners again have the championship firmly in their pocket.

in the bag

[phrase]

used to convey that something is guaranteed to be accomplished

Ex: With their huge lead, the championship is in the bag.

inevitable

[Adjective]

unable to be prevented

Ex: As technology advances, it becomes increasingly inevitable that automation will replace certain jobs.

inevitably

[Adverb]

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

Ex: With the heavy rain, traffic jams inevitably ensued on the city streets.

to know

[Verb]

to be completely certain about something

Ex: He knew deep down that he would regret it if he didn't take the job offer.

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: Before leaving the house, make sure you turn off all the lights and lock the doors.

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 am I signing that contract without a lawyer.

positive

[Adjective]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

Ex: She was positive that she had left her keys on the kitchen counter.

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 CEO's robust leadership style transformed the struggling company into an industry leader within a few years.

robustly

[Adverb]

in a tough, solid, and durable way

Ex: The shelter was robustly built to withstand storms.

robustness

[noun]

the quality of having determination and strength

slam dunk

[noun]

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.

to stare somebody in the face

[phrase]

to be imminent or unavoidable

Ex: A rise in interest rates is staring us in the face.

to set somebody straight

[phrase]

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

Ex: Tell him to ask Ruth – she’ll put him straight.

sure

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Being sure of his memory, he recited the poem flawlessly in front of the audience.

sure-fire

[Adjective]

bound to succeed or happen as expected

surely

[Adverb]

in a manner showing absolute confidence in the statement

Ex: She will surely appreciate your thoughtful gesture.

to swear by

[Verb]

to be certain that something is good or useful

Ex: She swears by the healing properties of herbal tea for relieving stress.

to take it for granted

[phrase]

to assume without question that something is true

Ex: I took it for granted that the meeting was still on.

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: Let's wait for the dust to settle before we make any big decisions.

true

[Adjective]

according to reality or facts

Ex: The statement she made about the project was true; everything was completed on time.

truth

[noun]

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

Ex: Scientific research aims to uncover the truth by analyzing evidence and data.

undeniable

[Adjective]

clearly true and therefore impossible to deny or question

Ex: The impact of climate change on the environment is undeniable, as evidenced by rising temperatures and melting ice caps.

undeniably

[Adverb]

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

Ex: The evidence was undeniably strong.

without doubt

[Adverb]

used to emphasize an opinion or the point one is making

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain is, without doubt, breathtaking.

you bet

[interjection]

used to strongly affirm or agree with a statement

Ex: "This is the best plan we've had." — "You bet it is."

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