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odds are against

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by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates

[odds are against] {v. phr.}

The likelihood of success is not probable; the chances of success are poor.

* /The odds are against her getting here before Monday./

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	success ⁶⁶ {v. phr.} ²¹⁸²

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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