nine times out of ten
Very often, mostly, most of the time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Nine times out of ten, the bus is late.”
“If you forget your umbrella, it will rain nine times out of ten.”
“While the outcome remains uncertain, historical data suggests that nine times out of ten, the market will correct itself after such a sharp decline.”
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a hundred and ten percent
A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.
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card of ten
A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.
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cloud nine
Often in the phrase on cloud nine: a state of bliss, elation or happiness.
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cock and Hen
[Cockney slang]ten
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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.
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dressed to the nines
Very fancily or formally dressed; wearing very showy or splendid clothing.
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fast times
A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
Last updated August 10, 2026