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in the cards

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in the cards
very likely to happen. I think winning the World Series this year is definitely in the cards for Boston. Some reports suggest that a tax cut is still on the cards.
Etymology: based on the use of tarot cards (= a set of cards with pictures representing different parts of life) that are believed to be able to show what will happen in the future
See also: card


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The briefing provides an overview of the current position of France in the cards market and analyses its potential in the forthcoming years.
The briefing provides an overview of the current position Italy in the cards market and analyses its substantial potential in the forthcoming years.
This briefing provides an overview of the current position of Germany in the cards market and analyses its substantial potential in the forthcoming years.
 
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