十拿九稳 meaning in Chinese
as sure as a gun; almost ninetenths certain; be in the bag; be quite certain of ...; 70 percent sure; have no doubts about; out of ten attempts, nine will be successful.; practically certain; quite certain; the chances are ten to one.; well in hand; 看到他到处受欢迎的样子,他们觉得他当选是十拿九稳的。 judging by the enthusiastic reception given him everywhere, they felt that his election was in the bag
Examples
- One thing at least we can depend on .
我们至少有一桩事可以十拿九稳。 - I was certain that they knew who i was .
我是十拿九稳他们知道我是谁。 - There 's many a slip between the cup and the lip .
凡事都难以十拿九稳。 - That much you can count on .
在这一点上,您是可以十拿九稳的。 - My inheritance was quite safe .
我继承这笔产业是十拿九稳的。