How do you use it?
2007-04-01 14:58:48 · 5 answers · asked by Not A Daydreamer 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
it means that the chances are good that this thing will happen.
say it's cloudy out. chances are it's going to rain.
or, you didn't study for a hard test. chances are you are going to do poorly.
or you didn't pay your electric bill. chances are they are going to turn your power off.
:)
get it?
2007-04-01 15:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by lady of the piano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that it is more than likely, or probable, what the outcome will be.
According to the weather forecast for tomorrow the chances are that it will snow.
2007-04-01 22:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the likelihood is that
It's most likely that
Chances are that if you walk on a darkened street in a bad neighborhood late at night that you will be mugged or worse.
2007-04-01 22:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are that if you if you come home late you'll get grounded
2007-04-01 22:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chances are good that I know the answer to your question,
I don't know why people leave out the "good" .
2007-04-01 22:06:34 · answer #5 · answered by Squeak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋