How to Pronounce "in the cards"
expression
in thuh KARDZ
in thuh KAHDZ
Definition
If something is in the cards, it is likely to happen or possible in the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɑɹdz
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɑːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh KARDZ
UK
in thuh KAHDZ
Listen in Context
A big change might be in the cards for our company soon.
It looks like rain is in the cards tonight.
A vacation isn’t in the cards for me this year.
Honestly, a promotion just isn't in the cards for me right now.