odds-on

[odz-on, -awn]

adjective

1. being the one more or most likely to win, succeed, attain, or achieve something.

   the odds-on favorite.

odds-on

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of odds-on¹

First recorded in 1885–90

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