# likely to do sth

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/likely-to-do-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this to say that something will probably happen or that someone will probably do something.

## Examples

- It is likely to rain later today.
- If you do not study for the exam, you are likely to fail the test.
- Given the current economic trends, the company is likely to experience significant growth throughout the next fiscal year.

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