foregone conclusion

noun

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

foregone conclusion

noun

1. an inevitable result or conclusion

Word History and Origins

Origin of foregone conclusion¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

Playing football had always been a foregone conclusion, but he’d never really considered playing quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times

Without mitigation, she added, major fires will be a foregone conclusion in a place where aggressive suppression has created a large accumulation of fuel and conflagrations that are hotter and more difficult to suppress.

From Salon

He thought it was a foregone conclusion and he didn't expect that he would have to actually do anything.

From Salon

“The Bear” may have lost in what is considered to be an upset, but if it weren’t in the running a “Hacks” win would have been a foregone conclusion.

From Salon

Most US states lean either so strongly Democratic or so strongly Republican that the result is a foregone conclusion.

From BBC

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