Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the odds are in someone's favour
idiom
ðə ɒdz ɑːr ɪn ˈsʌmwanz ˈfeɪ.vər
Definition
A phrase indicating that the likelihood of a particular outcome is more favorable to one person or group than another.
Examples
- With her experience and skills, the odds are in her favour for landing the job.
- In this match, the odds are in our team’s favour since we have home ground advantage.
Meaning
When we say that ‘the odds are in someone’s favour,’ we mean that they have a better chance of success or a positive outcome compared to others.
Synonyms
- the chances are high
- it’s likely
- the likelihood is greater
