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odds-on

[odz-on, -awn]

odds-on

[odz-on, -awn]
adjective
being the one more or most likely to win, succeed, attain, or achieve something: the odds-on favorite.

Origin:
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 definition


  1. mod.
    having to do with the thing or person favored to win. : My horse is an odds-on favorite to win.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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