Meaning of the word "there is nothing is certain except the unforeseen" in English
What does "there is nothing is certain except the unforeseen" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
there is nothing is certain except the unforeseen
US /ðɛr ɪz ˈnʌθɪŋ ɪz ˈsɜrtn ɪkˈsɛpt ðə ˌʌnfɔrˈsin/
UK /ðɛər ɪz ˈnʌθɪŋ ɪz ˈsɜːtn ɪkˈsɛpt ðə ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that life is unpredictable and that the only thing one can be sure of is that unexpected events will occur
Example:
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We had planned every detail of the trip, but there is nothing certain except the unforeseen, and a sudden storm changed everything.
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In the world of business, there is nothing certain except the unforeseen, so always have a backup plan.