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odds–on
adjective \ˈädz-ˈȯn, -ˈän\
: having a very good chance to win : believed to be likely to win
Full Definition of ODDS-ON
1
: having or viewed as having a better than even chance to win <the odds–on favorite>
2
: not involving much risk : pretty sure <an odds–on bet>
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First Known Use of ODDS-ON
1890
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