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Certainty & Uncertainty

7 Words

4m

1.
nothing is surer than death
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The wise king knew that nothing is surer than death and strove to rule his kingdom with justice, moderation and concern for future generations who would continue after he was gone.

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nothing is certain but the unforeseen
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The failure of a highly anticipated product launch underscored the importance of being prepared for the unexpected, as nothing is certain but the unforeseen in the world of business.

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call no man happy (till|until) he (dies|is history)
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The divorce of a seemingly happy couple reminded their friends and family to call no man happy till he dies, and that relationships can be fragile and subject to change.

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{not} halloo (till|until) you are out of the woods
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Let's wait until the deal is finalized before we celebrate.Don't halloo till you are out of the woods.

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(it|the opera) is not over (till|until) the fat lady sings
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Despite the initial positive response to the product launch, the CEO cautioned that it is not over till the fat lady sings, and that they should continue to monitor the market and customer feedback.

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there is many a slip (twixt|between) cup and lip
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The team was on the verge of winning the championship, but as they say, there is many a slip twixt cup and lip, and they ultimately lost the game due to a last-minute mistake.

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better the devil you know than the devil you do not
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Even though the job had its challenges, the employee decided to stay with the company he knew well, thinking that better the devil you know than the devil you do not.

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