Ninety-nine times out of a hundred

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Almost always, nearly certain or definite.

Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, if you keep a positive attitude, you'll succeed.
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  • succeed ninety-nine times out of a hundred
  • right ninety-nine times out of a hundred

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Expectation Setting

Used to indicate that an outcome is almost guaranteed based on previous experiences or statistics.

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Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, the sun sets beautifully over the ocean here.
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Not Absolute

Shows there's a tiny chance of exceptions, but they're very rare.

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Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, the rewarded student deserved the accolade.
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Strength of Claim

Emphasizes a strong belief in a statement, suggesting a high level of confidence.

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She wins the game ninety-nine times out of a hundred; she's that good.
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