not likely

idiom

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

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In normal doses, Benadryl is not likely to cause harm. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025 But within the boardroom, hope is not likely to replace caution any time soon. Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025 The Pentagon's enormous budget is not likely to be spared. Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025 But given United’s defensive fragility, that was not likely to last forever and three goals conceded on Friday proved that. Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025 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 30 Mar. 2025.

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