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even money

idiom
Meaning

By extension, an event that is somewhat likely to happen, but far from inevitable.


Examples
SIMPLE

It's even money that they'll arrive late.

CONTEXTUAL

With both teams so evenly matched, it's even money which one will win the championship.

COMPLEX

Given the unpredictable weather and his opponent's recent surge in form, the oddsmakers called it even money whether he would defend his title.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bees and honey

    [Cockney slang]money

  2. 02

    big money

    A large amount of money, especially a significant source of revenue or income.

  3. 03

    bread and Honey

    [Cockney slang]money

  4. 04

    clean money

    Money that is legally or honestly gained or earned.

  5. 05

    coffee money

    A small amount of money given as a bribe or gratuity.

  6. 06

    conscience money

    Money which is voluntarily paid by a party who feels guilt, and seeks to provide compensation, for some past misdeed or negligence.

  7. 07

    dirty money

    Money that is illegally gained, illegally transferred or illegally utilized, especially money gained through forgery, bribery, prostitution, money laundering, or theft.

  8. 08

    easy money

    Money that is easily acquired.

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