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

Example Sentences

Expectations about the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting oscillated sharply this past week, with a quarter-point cut in the federal-funds target rate once again being the odds-on bet.

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Expectations about the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting oscillated sharply this past week, with a quarter-point cut in the federal-funds target rate once again being the odds-on bet.

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The Australian looked an odds-on title favourite at that point.

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"He would have been odds-on to have the first haircut."

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They figure to have several players who will get MVP votes at the end of the season, including the odds-on favorite for the award in Ohtani.

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