long odds

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Refers to a low probability of an event occurring; similar to 'high odds'.

oddsADJECTIVE + odds

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long

Examples (10)

  • Sometimes an outsider will win at long odds, but not often.
  • Despite the long odds, they never gave up hope.
  • The team faced long odds in the championship match.
  • Betting on that horse would be against long odds.
  • He managed to succeed even with the long odds stacked against him.
  • The startup overcame incredibly long odds to become successful.
  • Everyone thought the plan had long odds of working.
  • Winning the lottery is always a matter of long odds.
  • Given the long odds, their victory was truly remarkable.
  • She continued to fight the disease, even when facing long odds.