In the Cards.
English
idiom
Very likely or meant to happen.
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Very likely or meant to happen.
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Likely to happen or destined to occur — something that seems probable or fated.
When something is in the cards, there are signs or circumstances that make it seem like a likely or inevitable outcome.
It is used to suggest that something will probably happen based on current indications.
"Written in the Stars"
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Fated or destined by forces beyond human control, with a more romantic or cosmic connotation
"On the Cards"
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The British equivalent — meaning likely or expected to happen in the near future
"In the Cards"
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Something that seems likely or destined to happen based on current signs
Do you think there will be layoffs after the acquisition?
It seems in the cards — there's always some restructuring after a deal like this.
Do you think you'll eventually move abroad?
I think it's in the cards — I've been feeling the pull for a while now.
Looking back, did you always know you'd end up in this field?
Honestly, yes — it felt like it was in the cards from early on.
