It's on the cards that...

Meaning

It's a possibility.

Examples

• John: Do you think they'll approve the budget?
• Alice: <b>It's on the cards that</b> they will, but nothing is guaranteed yet.
• John: I hope so. It's a critical project.
• Alice: Me too. However, based on their previous decisions, <b>it's on the cards that</b> approval could be delayed.