there's no telling

idiom

—used to say that it is impossible to know something with certainty

There's no telling how long the strike will last.

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But act fast — there's no telling how long this deal will last. —Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023

So pour yourself some coffee and let’s get started, because there's no telling how much longer these savings will last. —Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023

And although there's no telling yet what defense Microsoft may raise against Battle—last week, Microsoft requested more time to respond to Battle's complaint, hoping to delay until December 18—Walters' case recently prompted OpenAI to evolve its legal strategy against defamation claims. —Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 23 Oct. 2023

The burden falls on Republicans to select a new speaker, but there's no telling how long that process will play out. —Abc News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2023

Even if Netflix were to renew the series in the near future, there's no telling when scripts and production might begin. —Terri Robertson, Country Living, 3 Aug. 2023

Prime Day runs thru July 12, but there's no telling whether this deal will last that long. —Emily Rochotte, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2023

However, there's no telling how long these deals will last, so hurry to add your favorite items to your cart before the sale disappears. —Samantha Jones, Good Housekeeping, 5 July 2023

While orders for the 2024 Ram Rampage open tomorrow in Brazil, there's no telling when or if a similar version will be sold in the U.S. —Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 21 June 2023