There’s no telling

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It's impossible to predict or know for sure.

They just walked out and there's no telling when they'll be back.
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Often appears as...

  • there's no telling when
  • there's no telling what
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Uncertainty

Use it to express that an outcome can't be predicted with any certainty.

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He's applying for jobs, and there's no telling which company will hire him.
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Conversational

Fits well in casual conversation more than formal writing.

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With this weather, there's no telling if we'll have the picnic.
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No Control

Suggests a lack of control over future events or outcomes.

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With the unpredictable market, there's no telling what our profits will look like.
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