Expressing high probability

To convey confidence about an outcome while acknowledging some residual uncertainty.

When presenting forecasts, predictions, reasoned speculation, or expert opinions where the speaker wants to emphasize certainty without claiming absolute inevitability.

Academic reports, business analyses, scientific discussions, legal proceedings, formal presentations and any professional setting requiring measured optimism.

There’s every likelihood that

There’s every likelihood that

Only the content of the clause may vary; intensifiers such as ‘very’, ‘highly’, or ‘almost certainly’ can be added before the clause.

• prices will rise
• trends continue
• climate change will accelerate sea‑level rise
• defendants are guilty given circumstantial evidence.

• It is highly likely that…
• There is a strong chance that… (used in more informal speech).

Using infinitive forms after likelihood (e.g., *likelihood to happen*) instead of the required “that” clause; also omitting ‘there’ leading to grammatically incorrect phrasing like *every likelihood that* without an introductory particle.

Chances are that… or Odds are that… which convey lower certainty compared with this fixed expression.

Non‑native speakers may overuse it informally, sounding unnatural in casual conversation; be mindful of register and context suitability.

• probability frames

The phrase conveys a confident yet still provisional prediction—emphasizing evidence rather than absolute inevitability.

Provides reasoned optimism, supports arguments by signaling strong support for the stated outcome while leaving room for future developments.

High probability cue

The expression 'There’s every likelihood that' is used to indicate a high probability or strong expectation based on evidence. It is common in formal contexts such as academic reports, business analyses, and legal proceedings.

Replace ‘every’ with simply ‘likelihood’ to make the expression more concise: *There is likelihood that…*