You can never tell

phrase

It is impossible to predict or be certain about something.

It might rain tomorrow, but you can never tell.
Visual representation of "you can never tell" - It is impossible to predict or be certain about something

Often appears as...

  • you can never tell with weather
  • you can never tell with people

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

It is impossible to predict or be certain about something.

It might rain tomorrow, but you can never tell.
Visual representation of "you can never tell" - It is impossible to predict or be certain about something

Often appears as...

  • you can never tell with weather
  • you can never tell with people

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "you can never tell"
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Unpredictable Situations

Use when outcomes cannot be guessed, often due to too many changing factors.

Illustration for Unpredictable Situations
She might win the competition, but you can never tell.
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No Certainty

Emphasizes that you cannot be 100% sure about the future or someone’s actions.

Illustration for No Certainty
He says he will join us, but you can never tell.
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Casual Tone

Appropriate for informal conversations rather than formal or written contexts.

Illustration for Casual Tone
You can never tell how long the meeting will last.
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Unpredictable Situations

Use when outcomes cannot be guessed, often due to too many changing factors.

Illustration for Unpredictable Situations
She might win the competition, but you can never tell.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Certainty

Emphasizes that you cannot be 100% sure about the future or someone’s actions.

Illustration for No Certainty
He says he will join us, but you can never tell.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Tone

Appropriate for informal conversations rather than formal or written contexts.

Illustration for Casual Tone
You can never tell how long the meeting will last.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Unpredictable Situations

Use when outcomes cannot be guessed, often due to too many changing factors.

Illustration for Unpredictable Situations
She might win the competition, but you can never tell.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Certainty

Emphasizes that you cannot be 100% sure about the future or someone’s actions.

Illustration for No Certainty
He says he will join us, but you can never tell.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Tone

Appropriate for informal conversations rather than formal or written contexts.

Illustration for Casual Tone
You can never tell how long the meeting will last.
Visual representation of the word "You can never tell"

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