Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nine-times-out-of-ten
idiom
/naɪn taɪmz aʊt əv tɛn/
Definition
Almost always; very often. This phrase is used to indicate that something is likely to happen, usually more than 90% of the time.
Examples
- Nine times out of ten, he forgets to bring his lunch.
- If you ask her to help, nine times out of ten, she’ll agree.
- Nine times out of ten, the restaurant is fully booked on weekends.
Meaning
The expression ‘nine times out of ten’ suggests high probability or certainty regarding a situation or outcome.
Synonyms
- almost always
- typically
- usually
- most of the time
