foregone conclusion

American  

noun

1. an inevitable conclusion or result.

2. a conclusion, opinion, or decision formed in advance of proper consideration of evidence, arguments, etc.

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foregone conclusion British  

noun

1. an inevitable result or conclusion

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Etymology

Origin of foregone conclusion

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

That wait goes on, but a defeat should not exactly have been a foregone conclusion - even if Aston Villa are flying in third place.

From BBC

That is a long time to build up to what some may consider a foregone conclusion.

From BBC

“It is not a foregone conclusion that people will lose jobs,” Supt.

From Los Angeles Times

But some analysts said it isn’t a foregone conclusion Europe will fold again.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said the authority had made “no foregone conclusions” of what the report will say.

From Los Angeles Times

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