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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It’s no surprise that Shiffrin and Johnson are the odds-on favorites to win gold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
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.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
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.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 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
"It's an odds-on chance she'll not fancy him, Di."
From The Highgrader by Hutchison, D. C.
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