in the cards

phrase

variants or less commonly on the cards

: inevitable

success just wasn't in the cards for her

Examples of in the cards in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Insider tip If a full villa is not in the cards, look at one of the mid-tier suites and then lean heavily into in-room dining; ordering an omakase-style spread plus cocktails to your room is one of the most fun ways to use this hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for in the cards

• bodyguards
• boulevards
• disregards
• backyards
• blackguards
• churchyards
• courtyards
• discards
• dockyards
• graveyards
• lifeguards
• postcards