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Nine times out of ten

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19 February 2026

Nine times out of ten

We use this expression to say that something is extremely probable.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

What do you do at the week-end?

Well, nine times out of 10 we just stay at home and relax.

Example 2

I always try something different when I eat out.

Me too. My mum doesn't - nine times out of 10 she has spaghetti!

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