be in the cards

/biː ɪnðə kˈɑːdz/

/biː ɪnðə kˈɑːɹdz/

to be in the cards

to have a high chance of happening or being true

Examples

1. I don't think homeownership is in the cards for Slimeburger.

2. It looks like a victory is in the cards!

3. Clearly, something is in the cards for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but of course, Kevin Feige is being his usual tight-lipped self.

4. -Yeah, you know, occasionally, I feel that way, but that's not going to be in the cards for what I do.