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a pound to a penny

idiom
Meaning

Very likely; almost certainly.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is a pound to a penny that she wins the race.

CONTEXTUAL

Given how hard he practiced, it is a pound to a penny that he will pass the exam tomorrow.

COMPLEX

Considering the current market trends, it is a pound to a penny that the company will announce significant changes to its strategy before the end of the quarter.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure

    Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.

  2. 02

    bad penny

    A person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.

  3. 03

    merry-go-round

    [Cockney slang]pound

  4. 04

    penny for your thoughts

    Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.

  5. 05

    penny in the fusebox

    An improvised repair made with no regard for safety.

  6. 06

    penny pincher

    One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.

  7. 07

    penny wedding

    A wedding at which the guests contribute payments in order to fund the event and to benefit the newly-married couple.

  8. 08

    penny wise and pound foolish

    Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.

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