Meaning of the word "on the cards" in English

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on the cards

US /ɒn ðə kɑːrdz/
UK /ɒn ðə kɑːdz/

Idiom

likely to happen or to be expected

Example:
A promotion is definitely on the cards for her this year.
With their current performance, a win is on the cards.