foregone conclusion — a result that is certain to happen; an inevitable outcome
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a result that is certain to happen; an inevitable outcome
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrɡɔːn kənˈkluːʒən/
Korean meaning: 이미 정해진 결과, 뻔한 결론
Korean pronunciation: **포어**곤 컨**클루**전
Example Sentences
- With the star player injured, the team's defeat was a foregone conclusion.
- When my cat sees the empty food bowl, his dramatic meowing performance is a foregone conclusion.
- The election results weren't a foregone conclusion despite the polls.
foregone conclusion
NOUN//ˈfɔːrɡɔːn kənˈkluːʒən//
a result that is certain to happen; an inevitable outcome
a result that is certain to happen; an inevitable outcome
Despite the illusion, it's a foregone conclusion
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'foregone'은 'fore(앞에) + gone(간)'의 조합으로 '이미 앞서 가버린' 즉 '미리 정해진'이라는 의미를 가지며, 셰익스피어의 오셀로에서 처음 사용되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“With the star player injured, the team's defeat was a foregone conclusion.”
“When my cat sees the empty food bowl, his dramatic meowing performance is a foregone conclusion.”
“The election results weren't a foregone conclusion despite the polls.”
“After eating 10 donuts, my regret was a foregone conclusion.”
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