Possibility

extremely likely

No one knows for sure how they're going to deal with these sales issues, but ten to one it's the employees who have to suffer the cost.

used to say that there is nothing to prevent someone or something from achieving success

With hard work and determination, you can achieve your goals; the sky is the limit.

before the opportunity to do or achieve something passes

I could see that the market bubble was set to burst anytime, so I topped out while the getting was good.

to get the feeling that something is about to happen

With the holiday decorations and music, you can feel the festive spirit in the air.

used for saying if the worst possible or most difficult thing happens

We have some savings set aside, so if worst comes to worst, we can cover our medical bills.

used to say that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

I can sense that a storm is brewing in the office with all the recent disagreements.

used when a situation reaches a critical point and one must take action in order to deal with it

We were supposed to look after each other, but when push came to shove, it was every man for himself.

to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome

She was so nervous during the interview that she didn't think she stood a chance of getting the job.

to be able to say or estimate what is about to happen in the future

Hanan made a fortune out of reading the tea leaves and other nonsensical stuff like that.

theoretically rather than practically

It was a good idea on paper, but failed in practice.

something that will be troublesome or problematic in the near future

The economic downturn is a cloud on the horizon for many businesses.