odds-on

[odz-on, -awn]

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adjective

being the one more or most likely to win, succeed, attain, or achieve something: the odds-on favorite.

Origin of odds-on

First recorded in 1885–90

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Related Words for odds-on

undeniable, ironclad, unassailable, indisputable, fair, inclined, possible, feasible, reasonable, expected, acceptable, prone, credible, apparent, plausible, presumed, rational, mortal, accurate, certain

Examples from the Web for odds-on

Contemporary Examples of odds-on

In 1972, Maine Sen. Edmund Muskie was the odds-on favorite to win the Democratic Presidential nomination.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz
Jeff Greenfield
December 31, 2014
Emanuel, despite his unpopularity, is still the odds-on favorite for re-election.
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Kathleen Geier
July 3, 2014
Life of Pi immediately became the odds-on favorite to win, with more bets placed on it than any other Booker nominee ever.
The 12 Biggest Booker Prize Controversies
Thomas Flynn
July 23, 2013
Of course, this hardly means that Romney is going to win the election; Obama is still the odds-on favorite.
The Professor and the Consultant
Megan McArdle
October 4, 2012
He was running for governor in 2010 and was the odds-on favorite.
The Real Appeal of Rick Santorum
Michael Tomasky
January 21, 2012

Historical Examples of odds-on

It looks to me an odds-on chance that you will all be drowned in the financial vortex beneath.
British Secret Service During the Great War
Nicholas Everitt

British Dictionary definitions for odds-on

odds-on

adjective

(of a chance, horse, etc) rated at even money or less to win
regarded as more or most likely to win, succeed, happen, etc

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