Foregone conclusion

/fɔːɡˈɒn kənklˈuːʒən/

/foːɹɡˈɑːn kənklˈuːʒən/

Foregone conclusion

something that is assumed to be true or already decided upon before any evidence or arguments are presented

synonyms : sure thing

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable, regardless of what actions are taken to prevent it

Examples

1. The disclosure is a foregone conclusion.

2. Beamon's gold was a foregone conclusion.

3. The outcome was a foregone conclusion.

4. The midterms are not a foregone conclusion.