What is another word for foregone conclusion?
Pronunciation: [fɔːɡˈɒn kənklˈuːʒən] (IPA) 
Foregone conclusion is a phrase that refers to a result that is already predetermined and inevitable. However, there are many other phrases and words that can be used to describe the same concept. A similar phrase to foregone conclusion is "a foreordained outcome." Other synonyms for the phrase include "a sure thing," "a certainty," "an open and shut case," "an inevitable outcome," "a slam dunk," "a forgone decision," and "an established fact." Each of these phrases suggests that the outcome is predetermined and that there is little or no chance of things turning out differently. Regardless of the phrase used, the idea of a foregone conclusion connotes a sense of finality and inevitability.
