A foregone conclusion
noun
A result or outcome that is certain to happen and easy to predict.
Given their strong performance this season, their victory was a foregone conclusion.
Often appears as...
- it's a foregone conclusion
- seen as a foregone conclusion
noun
A result or outcome that is certain to happen and easy to predict.
Given their strong performance this season, their victory was a foregone conclusion.
Often appears as...
- it's a foregone conclusion
- seen as a foregone conclusion
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Predicted Outcome
Use 'a foregone conclusion' to express that an outcome is predicted and expected by everyone.
With the star player injured, the team's defeat seems like a foregone conclusion.
Pro Tip 2/3No Surprise
When something happens as expected and without surprise, describe it with 'a foregone conclusion'.
His resignation was a foregone conclusion after the scandal.
Pro Tip 3/3Dismissing Alternatives
It can imply that alternative outcomes are disregarded because the conclusion seems so obvious.
Everyone considered her win a foregone conclusion, so the other candidates lost hope.
Pro Tip 1/3Predicted Outcome
Use 'a foregone conclusion' to express that an outcome is predicted and expected by everyone.
With the star player injured, the team's defeat seems like a foregone conclusion.
Pro Tip 2/3No Surprise
When something happens as expected and without surprise, describe it with 'a foregone conclusion'.
His resignation was a foregone conclusion after the scandal.
Pro Tip 3/3Dismissing Alternatives
It can imply that alternative outcomes are disregarded because the conclusion seems so obvious.
Everyone considered her win a foregone conclusion, so the other candidates lost hope.
Pro Tip 1/3Predicted Outcome
Use 'a foregone conclusion' to express that an outcome is predicted and expected by everyone.
With the star player injured, the team's defeat seems like a foregone conclusion.
Pro Tip 2/3No Surprise
When something happens as expected and without surprise, describe it with 'a foregone conclusion'.
His resignation was a foregone conclusion after the scandal.
Pro Tip 3/3Dismissing Alternatives
It can imply that alternative outcomes are disregarded because the conclusion seems so obvious.
Everyone considered her win a foregone conclusion, so the other candidates lost hope.
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