the jury is still out
a decision or judgement hasn't been reached yet
In Spanish
todavía está por verse, aún no se sabe
Examples
- The jury is still out on whether remote work boosts productivity.
- The jury is still out on the benefits of the new policy.
- Scientists say the jury is still out regarding the long-term effects of the drug.
When it's used
This idiom is used when a decision or judgement has not yet been made. It is common in conversational English and can be found in both spoken and written contexts. It's often used in discussions about ongoing debates or unresolved issues.
The common mistake
A common mistake is to translate the idiom as 'the jury is still outside', which is not English. This literal translation does not convey the intended meaning and sounds awkward to native speakers.