short odds

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

oddsADJECTIVE + odds

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Examples (10)

  • The bookmakers are offering only short odds on the favourite.
  • Given his current form, there are short odds on him winning the race.
  • With such a strong team, the short odds suggest they are likely to win the championship.
  • The weather forecast shows short odds for rain later this afternoon.
  • Analysts have given the new product short odds of succeeding in the market.
  • Despite the challenges, the short odds indicate a high chance of success.
  • If you bet on the underdog, you'll get much better returns than on the short odds favourite.
  • The short odds reflect the public's confidence in the candidate's victory.
  • It's short odds that the meeting will be postponed due to the travel disruptions.
  • They were given short odds of passing the difficult exam, which proved to be true.