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long odds

idiom
Meaning

poor chances; unlikeliness, improbability


Examples
SIMPLE

Winning the lottery is a game with long odds.

CONTEXTUAL

She applied for the job despite the long odds against her getting hired.

COMPLEX

The startup faced long odds of success, yet the founders remained committed to their vision despite the overwhelming market competition.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  2. 02

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  3. 03

    as the day is long

    Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.

  4. 04

    beat the odds

    To succeed despite being unlikely to do so.

  5. 05

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  6. 06

    draw a long bow

    To lie; to exaggerate.

  7. 07

    draw the long bow

    To exaggerate; to tell tall tales.

  8. 08

    go a long way

    To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.

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