The evidence suggests that he's to blame, but let's be careful not to 'jump to conclusions'. He may have a good explanation for what happened.
At this point, his victory seems to be a 'foregone conclusion'. [=his victory seems certain; there seems to be no doubt that he will win]
Most people felt that the outcome of the trial was a 'foregone conclusion'. [=they felt sure that the trial would end in a certain way]
(..) Mr. Wakefield used to be my teacher. And then you started studying with Albert. Before you jump to ugly conclusions, I never liked Albert, true, but I was with Tim when it happened. At the deli. I wasn't accusing you (..)2014 TvShow: Bones Title: The Master in the Slop Season: 9 Episode 14