Phrases Expressions of Certainty and Uncertainty

The jury's still out

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Meaning

The outcome is undecided

Examples

  • John: 'Is this new technology effective?'
  • Alice: 'The jury's still out. More research is needed.'
  • John: 'The jury's still out. We need to analyze the data further.'
  • Alice: 'Is this a good investment?'