Long odds Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈɑdz
LAWNG ODDZ
lˈɒŋ/ /ˈɒdz
LONG ODZ
Definition
When the chances of success are very low; if something has long odds, it is very unlikely to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Used in gambling, sports, or any situation where an outcome seems very unlikely. Often phrased as 'against long odds.' Slightly formal or neutral. Do not confuse with 'good odds' (high chance). Commonly used to highlight perseverance or surprising success despite the odds.
Spanish: probabilidades bajas - pocas posibilidadesPortuguese (BR): baixas chances - poucas probabilidadesPortuguese (PT): baixas probabilidades - poucas hipótesesChinese (Simplified): 胜算很小 - 机会渺茫Chinese (Traditional): 勝算很小 - 機會渺茫Hindi: बहुत कम संभावनाArabic: احتمالات ضئيلة - فرصة ضعيفةBengali: অল্প সম্ভাবনা - খুব কম সুযোগRussian: маленькие шансы - маловероятноJapanese: 可能性が低い - 望みが薄いVietnamese: khả năng xảy ra rất thấp - xác suất thấpKorean: 희박한 가능성 - 성공 확률이 낮음Turkish: düşük ihtimal - zor olasılıkUrdu: انتہائی کم امکانات - مشکل موقعIndonesian: kemungkinan kecil - peluang tipis
Example Sentences
He won the race, even though he was facing long odds.
basic
There are long odds that it will snow in the desert.
basic
She succeeded against long odds.
basic
Honestly, with those injuries, the team was up against long odds.
natural
I know it’s long odds, but let’s give it a shot anyway.
natural
Sometimes the best stories come from beating the long odds.
natural