It's on the cards that...

Meaning

Suggests a possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future.

Examples

• John: Do you think they'll approve our proposal?
• Alice: <b>It's on the cards that</b> they might, but nothing is guaranteed yet.
• John: I hope so; we worked very hard on it.
• Alice: I know. But remember, <b>it's on the cards that</b> other factors could influence the decision.