English / phrase
A Foregone Conclusion
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A result or outcome that is inevitable and certain before it even happens.
In context
01
Media commentators claimed the parliamentary vote was a foregone conclusion.
02
The seasoned journalist warned against treating any democratic contest as a foregone conclusion.
Synonyms
Certainty,inevitable outcome,done deal
Antonyms
Uncertainty,open question,toss-up
Collocations
regard as a foregone conclusion,seem a foregone conclusion,almost a foregone conclusion