chances are

the likelihood is (followed by a clause stating what is likely). Chances are that she would have been late even if she had left on time.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Zayn	-	Arabic
Ligeia	-	Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Gosia	-	Polish
Noga	-	Hebrew
Ahmose	AH-mos (English)	Ancient Egyptian (Anglicized)
Tobin	['təubin]