Uncertainty

The race was too close to call until the final seconds when one team scored a winning goal.

A question mark hangs over the future of the company and I'm sure you don't need me to remind you of that.

In his press conference, the spokesperson aimed to set the record straight regarding the company's recent financial performance.

There might be an even bigger one–I doubt it, but you never know.

灰色地带, 模糊地带

When it comes to environmental regulations, there's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns.

当涉及到环境法规时，有一个灰色地带，经济利益与生态问题在这里发生冲突。

I initially agreed to the plan, but on second thought, I think it might be too risky.

I had no idea how to fix the leaky faucet, so I made a stab in the dark and tried adjusting the valve, and it worked.

The election results are in the balance, and it's too close to call a winner at this point.

When reading online reviews, it's essential to take them with a grain of salt, as some may not be genuine.

外卡, 不可预测的因素

In the playoffs, the underdog team became the wild card, surprising everyone with their unexpected victories.

在季后赛中，劣势队伍成为了黑马，以他们意想不到的胜利让所有人感到惊讶。

Despite their vows of loyalty, their partnership turned out to be a rope of sand, as they quickly drifted apart.

The CEO resigned under a cloud of suspicion after the audit revealed irregularities.

When asked how long it will take to complete a complex project, the project manager replied, "How long is a piece of string?"

The recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar, give or take a tablespoon.

The two candidates in the election are running neck and neck in the polls, making it a tight race.

Medical interns are neither fish nor fowl.They are neither students nor fully qualified practitioners.

Critics accused the Prime Minister of leaving the minister swinging in the wind and insist that he should back him or sack him.