odds-on
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adjective
being the one more or most likely to win, succeed, attain, or achieve something: the odds-on favorite.
Origin:
1885–90
1885–90
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| odds-on | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a chance, horse, etc) rated at even money or less to win |
| 2. | regarded as more or most likely to win, succeed, happen, etc |
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Odds-on
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
Even some of his strongest supporters never considered him the odds-on favorite to win a second term.
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