[Idiom] EVEN ODDS. - Fair Chances: Understanding Equal Probabilities

An equal chance of outcomes.

'Even odds' means that there are equal chances for either outcome in a given situation, typically used in contexts of gambling or decisions where the chances of winning or losing are equally balanced. This idiom is derived from betting terminology and is often used to signify a 50/50 chance, highlighting the uncertainty and thrill of such scenarios.

Example Sentences

1. It's even odds that it'll rain tomorrow.

   There's a fifty-fifty chance it'll rain tomorrow.

2. There's an even odds chance that we'll win the game.

   There's an equal chance that we'll win the game.

3. Given the current situation, it's even odds whether the project will meet its deadline.

   Given the current situation, there's an equal chance the project will meet its deadline.