It's a foregone conclusion that...

Meaning

It's certain to happen; the outcome is already known.

Examples

• John: 'With such a large lead in the polls, the election is practically decided.'<br>
• Alice: '<b>It's a foregone conclusion that</b> he'll win.'
• John: '<b>It's a foregone conclusion that</b> they'll need a bailout.'
• Alice: 'Given the current trajectory of the company, bankruptcy is inevitable.'<br>