be bound to do sth

Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words

Used to express certainty that something will happen.

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Examples (10)

  • With such a complex project, problems are bound to arise.
  • You've worked so hard; you're bound to succeed.
  • If you keep driving that fast, you're bound to have an accident.
  • Given the market trends, our profits are bound to increase this quarter.
  • Everyone knew they were bound to get married eventually.
  • A team with no communication is bound to fail.
  • After such a long journey, she was bound to feel exhausted.
  • With the rapid advancement of AI, our lives are bound to change dramatically.
  • Don't worry, the package is bound to arrive tomorrow.
  • Bring an umbrella; it's bound to rain later.