to evaluate

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evaluation

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evaluative

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examination

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to examine

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to expect

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to extrapolate

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extrapolation

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The exact origin of the idiom "finger in the air" is uncertain, but it likely stems from the idea of testing the wind's direction by raising a finger and feeling the airflow. This action is often used metaphorically to represent making a rough estimate or guess based on instinct or intuition rather than precise measurement or calculation.

What is the origin of the idiom "finger in the air" and when to use it?

finger in the air

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to forecast

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forecast

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to [get] {sth} in one

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to [get] the measure of {sb/sth}

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giveaway

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to guess

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guess

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guessing game

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guesstimate

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guesswork

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to hazard

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to [hit] the mark

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hypothesis

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to imagine

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to judge

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The idiom "long shot" originated from the world of sports, particularly horse racing. In horse racing, a "long shot" refers to a horse with low odds of winning, often considered an unlikely or speculative bet. Over time, this term extended to various contexts and is now used figuratively to describe something that has a low probability of success or is unlikely to happen.

What is the origin of the idiom "long shot" and when to use it?

long shot

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Here you will learn some English words related to evaluation and speculation such as "hypothesis", "forecast", and "evaluate".

Evaluation and Speculation

English Words for "Evaluation and Speculation"