as likely as not

Idioms  

1. see like as not.

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Example Sentences

The group concluded it was “about as likely as not” that a pathogen new to U.K. waters – a potential disease or parasite – caused the crab deaths.

From Seattle Times

The new report by 11 experts found it was "about as likely as not" a pathogen new to UK waters caused the die-off.

From BBC

The Reserve Bank of Australia is as likely as not to leave rates right where they are on Tuesday, according to traders emboldened by signs of a peak in price pressures.

From Reuters

Voters are “going to hold the Democrats responsible. ... I think there’s no question Republicans will gain control of the House, and in a very narrow environment, just as likely as not to gain control of the Senate. But we still won’t have control of the administration and bad regulatory policies and bad energy policies will continue to stoke what’s now a fire of inflation.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Rigdon of the Yakama Nation said that now, as likely as not, a project gets widespread support, even from groups that might not see as much benefit from it.

From New York Times

Related Words

• apparently
• doubtless
• no doubt
• perhaps
• possibly
• presumably
• seemingly