Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-cards
idiom
/ˈɪn ðə kɑrdz/
Definition
Something that is likely to happen or is intended to happen in the future.
Examples
- Winning the championship seems to be in the cards for the talented team.
- After months of hard work, a promotion is definitely in the cards for her.
Meaning
The phrase suggests a concept or outcome that is expected to occur, often implying a level of inevitability or predictability.
Synonyms
- inevitable
- likely
- foreseen
