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nine times out of ten

idiom
Meaning

Very often, mostly, most of the time.


Examples
SIMPLE

Nine times out of ten, the bus is late.

CONTEXTUAL

If you forget your umbrella, it will rain nine times out of ten.

COMPLEX

While the outcome remains uncertain, historical data suggests that nine times out of ten, the market will correct itself after such a sharp decline.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a hundred and ten percent

    A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.

  2. 02

    card of ten

    A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.

  3. 03

    cloud nine

    Often in the phrase on cloud nine: a state of bliss, elation or happiness.

  4. 04

    cock and Hen

    [Cockney slang]ten

  5. 05

    count to ten

    An expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper.

  6. 06

    fast times

    A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.

  7. 07

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  8. 08

    get with the times

    To become aware of modern trends, words or ideas.

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