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bound to be sth

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
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