be on the cards

To be very likely or certain to happen, occur, or take place. They've played very well, but it doesn't look like a championship title is on the cards for this team today. A: "Is anything on the cards for tomorrow?" B: "No, it's looking like a pretty slow Saturday for me."

be on the cards

(British, American & Australian) also be in the cards (American & Australian)

to be likely to happen

Usage notes: Tarot cards are a special set of cards with pictures on them, which some people believe can be used to find out what is going to happen in the future.

'Do you think there'll be an election next year?' 'I think it's on the cards'. (often + for ) There are some big changes in the cards for next year.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Yaron	-	Hebrew
Sylvaine	seel-VEN	French
Raffaella	-	Italian
Hed	-	Hebrew
Armin	['a:min]
Addison	[ædisn]