not likely

idiom

: probably not
"Will she get the job?" "Not likely."

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Recent Examples on the Web And while typically lower prices would induce a negative supply response by reducing oil company earnings and capital expenditure plans, that's not likely to be the case this time. Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024 But that's not likely to happen if your teen has never made a sandwich on their own. Mia Taylor, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024 The race is very close, and that’s not likely going to change. Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024 Sunshine is not likely to return to Connecticut until Sunday, when a high near 79 is forecast, according to the weather service. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for not likely 

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“Not likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20likely. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.

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