John: Do you think they'll approve our proposal?
Phrases Talking About Future Plans
It's on the cards that...
C2Meaning
Suggests a possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future.
Example sentences
Alice: It's on the cards that they might, but nothing is guaranteed yet.
John: I hope so; we worked very hard on it.
Alice: I know. But remember, it's on the cards that other factors could influence the decision.