odds-on
Americanadjective
adjective
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(of a chance, horse, etc) rated at even money or less to win
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regarded as more or most likely to win, succeed, happen, etc
Etymology
Origin of odds-on
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Now, a little more than two years into the job, May has the Wolverines in the national championship as the odds-on favorites to cut down the nets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett remains the odds-on favorite.
From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025
Though there’s no direct line between Hemingway and Luk Yu, it was the popular spot for an entourage such as this, so it’s the odds-on favorite.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025
Unless, of course, you’re Kathy Bates, in which case, you become the odds-on favorite to win a third Emmy.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025
The first time he starts at any one of them things, he's a odds-on favorite for last and finishes ten lengths behind the rest of the field.
From Kid Scanlan by Witwer, H. C. (Harry Charles)
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