# even money

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/even-money
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- It's even money that they'll arrive late.
- With both teams so evenly matched, it's even money which one will win the championship.
- Given the unpredictable weather and his opponent's recent surge in form, the oddsmakers called it even money whether he would defend his title.

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