give odds that



give someone odds that...

to propose a sham bet to someone, the implication being that even at favorable odds the outcome will defy the odds. (Often with a negative.) I'll give you odds that you won't be able to order a decent steak at this restaurant.
See also: give, odds

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hillel-Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Darcy['dɑ:si]
Livius-Ancient Roman
SheridanSHER-i-dənEnglish
Pattie['pæti]
ReijoRAY-yoFinnish