foregone conclusion
/foːɹɡˈɑːn kənklˈuːʒən/
/fɔːɡˈɒn kənklˈuːʒən/
Foregone conclusion
01
given slutsats, förutbestämt resultat
something that is assumed to be true or already decided upon before any evidence or arguments are presented
Idiom
Exempel
With their impressive lead going into the final inning, it was a foregone conclusion that the home team would win the game.
Med deras imponerande ledning in i den sista omgången var det en given slutsats att hemmalaget skulle vinna matchen.
Given his extensive qualifications and experience, his appointment as the company 's CEO was a foregone conclusion.
Med tanke på hans omfattande kvalifikationer och erfarenhet var hans utnämning till företagets VD en given slutsats.
02
given slutsats, oundvikligt resultat
something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable
Exempel
The team ’s victory was a foregone conclusion, given their strong performance throughout the season.
Lagets seger var en given slutsats, med tanke på deras starka prestation under hela säsongen.
It ’s a foregone conclusion that the new policy will pass with such overwhelming support.
Det är en given slutsats att den nya politiken kommer att godkännas med så överväldigande stöd.
