bound to be sth
idiom.idiom. used to say that something is certain or very likely to happen.
idiom. an adjectival idiom expressing strong epistemic modality or perceived inevitability regarding a future state or outcome.
It is bound to be sunny tomorrow.
If you don't study for the exam, there are bound to be some questions you can't answer.
Given the historical volatility of the market, there are bound to be significant fluctuations following the announcement of the new fiscal policy.
usually follows the verb 'to be' and is followed by an infinitive verb phrase.
contrast with 'likely to' (probability) and 'certain to' (fact); 'bound to' often implies a logical conclusion or a sense of destiny.
It is bound being a long day.It is bound to be a long day.the phrase must be followed by a 'to-infinitive', not a gerund.