Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
something-is-too-close-to-call
idiom
/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪz tuː kloʊs tʊ kɔːl/
Definition
A phrase indicating that the outcome of a situation is uncertain or difficult to determine.
Examples
- The election results were so tight that many analysts said it was something-is-too-close-to-call.
- The final score in the game was so close that it was something-is-too-close-to-call right up until the last minute.
- With both teams playing so well, the championship was something-is-too-close-to-call.
Meaning
Used to express that a decision, victory, or outcome is so closely contested that it’s impossible to predict with certainty which side will prevail.
Synonyms
- too close to decide
- hard to call
- undecided
