likely as not
likely as not
Probably; most likely. During lunch, you'll find Mrs. Smith preparing lessons in her office, as likely as not. Likely as not, we'll just have to pay a fine since we're first time offenders.
See also: likely, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
*likely as not
Fig. probably; with an even chance either way. (*Also: as ~.) He will as likely as not arrive without warning. Likely as not, the game will be canceled.
See also: likely, not
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- as likely as not
- which way the wind lies
- which way the wind blows
- how the wind blows
- the way the wind blows
- the way the wind is blowing
- way the wind blows, which
- how the wind lies
- What's the betting (line)
- what's the betting...?