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101odds-against — Where the odds are greater than evens (e.g. 5 to 2). When the bookmaker s or totalisator s stake is greater than the bettor s stake. For example, a horse that is quoted at 4:1 would be odds against, because if it wins a race, the bookmaker or… …
102odds it — vb British to play the odds , take a risk or chance. A piece of London working class terminology, used particularly by police offic ers and members of the underworld. ► You re oddsin it a bit, aren t you? I can t be sure, we ll just have to odds… …
103odds — n 1. probability, likelihood, chances. 2. advantage, lead, edge, handicap; superiority, supremacy, preeminence, ascendancy, predominance; inferiority, disadvantage, deficiency, inadequacy. 3. difference, disparity, unevenness, inequality;… …
104odds-on — mod. having to do with the thing or person favored to win. □ My horse is an odds on favorite to win. □ My plan is odds on to be selected …
105odds — See: BY ALL ODDS …
106odds are against — {v. phr.} The likelihood of success is not probable; the chances of success are poor. * /The odds are against her getting here before Monday./ …
107odds-on — {adj.}, {informal} Almost certain; almost sure; probable. * /Ed is the odds on choice for class president, because he has good sense and good humor./ …
108odds — See: BY ALL ODDS …
109odds are against — {v. phr.} The likelihood of success is not probable; the chances of success are poor. * /The odds are against her getting here before Monday./ …
110odds-on — {adj.}, {informal} Almost certain; almost sure; probable. * /Ed is the odds on choice for class president, because he has good sense and good humor./ …
