Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-cards
idiom
/ˈɒn ðə kɑːdz/
Definition
Likely to happen or anticipated to occur in the near future.
Examples
- With the team’s recent performance, a victory in the next match seems to be on-the-cards.
- Rumors of a promotion for Sarah are definitely on-the-cards.
- Given the rising demand, a price increase is on-the-cards.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on-the-cards’ refers to something that is expected or predicted to happen, often used in contexts where the outcome seems almost certain.
Synonyms
- inevitable
- in the works
- anticipated
