likely as not

Idioms  

1. see like as not. Also see under unlikely.

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Example Sentences

Perhaps he will eventually be freed, likely as not when the empire judges he's approaching death's door.

From Salon

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

Likely as not, there’s a shopper loitering furtively in the empty lobby.

From Washington Post