Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
too-close-to-call
idiom
/tuː kloʊs tu kɔːl/
Definition
A term used to describe a situation where the outcome is uncertain or cannot be definitively determined.
Examples
- The election was so tight that it was deemed too-close-to-call.
- With both teams scoring equally, the championship match was too-close-to-call until the final seconds.
Meaning
This phrase is often used in contexts such as elections or competitions where the results are very similar for competing parties, making it difficult to declare a winner.
Synonyms
- uncertain
- indeterminate
- undecided
