chance certa

[ˈʃɐ̃sə ˈsɛɾtə]

noun phrasefemininepl: chances certas

sure thing; certain chance; guaranteed opportunity

1. An opportunity or possibility that is very likely to succeed; a safe bet

Getting that job is a sure thing with your qualifications.

Conseguir aquele emprego é uma chance certa com suas qualificações.

2. A favorable circumstance or event that is virtually guaranteed to happen

With that team playing at home, victory is a sure thing.

Com aquele time jogando em casa, a vitória é uma chance certa.

NYC Slang

sure thing; a lock; in the bag

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General Brazilian

chance certa

Common colloquial expression

Portugal

coisa certa; oportunidade garantida

Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers prefer alternative expressions

é uma chance certa

ter uma chance certa

uma chance certa de sucesso

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