C1idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
a foregone conclusion
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a result that is certain before it happens
Often negative: 'It's not a foregone conclusion' means the result is still open. Note the spelling 'foregone'.
In context
With their best player injured, the team's defeat seemed a foregone conclusion.
Her promotion was a foregone conclusion; everyone knew she was the best.
More idioms about decisions
- a Catch-22a situation you can't escape because each solution depends on the other
- a change of hearta change in your opinion or plan, usually towards a kinder or different view
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- a fait accomplisomething already decided or done that others must now accept
- a judgement calla decision that depends on your own opinion because there is no clear rule