Meaning of the word "in the cards" in English

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in the cards

US /ɪn ðə kɑrdz/
UK /ɪn ðə kɑːdz/

Idiom

likely to happen; destined

Example:
It was always in the cards that she would become a successful artist.
With their talent and hard work, a championship was definitely in the cards for the team.