crystal ball
A 'crystal ball' is commonly associated with fortune-telling and is also used metaphorically to represent the ability to predict future events.
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Definition
B2Divination
(traditional)A spherical object made of glass or crystal used by fortune-tellers to see visions of the future.
Example
- The fortune-teller gazed into her crystal ball, hoping to see what the future holds.
B2General
(metaphorical)A figurative term for a method or tool used to predict future events or trends.
Example
- Economists often wish they had a crystal ball to foresee market changes.
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