English Reference
Idiom idiom

bound to be sth


used to say that something is certain or very likely to happen.


SIMPLE

“It is bound to be a sunny day tomorrow.”

CONTEXTUAL

“If you keep working this hard without any rest, you are bound to be exhausted by the end of the week.”

COMPLEX

“Given the current instability in the market, a significant correction in stock prices is bound to be inevitable in the coming months.”

Last updated April 22, 2026