very little chance, improbable, a slim chance """Do you think we'll win the prize?"" the boy asked. ""Not likely,"" his dad replied."
likely as not
Idiom(s): (as) likely as not
Theme: LIKELIHOOD
probably; with an even chance either way. • He will as likely as not arrive without warning. • Likely as not, the game will be canceled.
in the unlikely event of
Idiom(s): in the unlikely event of sth
Theme: HAPPENING
if something—which probably will not happen—actually happens. • In the unlikely event of my getting the job, I'll have to buy a car to get there every day. • In the unlikely event of a fire, please walk quickly to an exit.
as likely as not|likely
adv. phr. Probably. As likely as not, he will disappear forever.
in the unlikely event If something improbable should occur. For example, In the unlikely event that I'm held up, please cover for me, or In the unlikely event that we should have snow in May, we're still well equipped to cope with it. Also see under in case, def. 2.
An likely idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with likely, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
Dizionario di parole simili, diverso tenore, sinonimi, di invocazione per Idioma likely