Meaning of the word "be in the cards" in English

What does "be in the cards" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

be in the cards

US /bi ɪn ðə kɑrdz/
UK /bi ɪn ðə kɑːdz/
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Idiom

to be likely or destined to happen

Example:
It looks like a promotion might be in the cards for her this year.
With their current performance, a championship is definitely in the cards.