What is another word for nine times out of ten?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪn tˈa͡ɪmz ˌa͡ʊtəv tˈɛn] (IPA)

When we speak, we often use expressions that convey certainty or probability. One such phrase is "nine times out of ten", which implies that something is likely to happen most of the time, if not always. Other equivalent phrases could be "in most cases", "almost always", or "practically all the time". Similarly, we could use phrases such as "nearly every time", "on the whole", or "usually" to convey the same meaning. We could also say "more often than not", "the majority of times", or "nine times out of twelve" to express similar ideas. These phrases help us convey a sense of confidence in our predictions or opinions, and they are essential in everyday conversations.

What are the hypernyms for Nine times out of ten?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Nine times out of ten

  • I hate liberality - nine times out of ten it is cowardice, and the tenth time lack of principle.
    Henry Addington
  • In nine times out of ten, the slanderous tongue belongs to a disappointed person.
    George Bancroft
  • Show me a frigid women and, nine times out of ten, I'll show you a little man.
    Julie Burchill
  • In matters of truth the fact that you don't want to publish something is, nine times out of ten, a proof that you ought to publish it.
    Gilbert K. Chesterton
  • Poverty is uncomfortable; but nine times out of ten the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be tossed overboard and compelled to sink or swim.
    James A. Garfield

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