even money

noun

: a situation in wagering in which the odds are even

Examples of even money in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web People would offer him a place to stay, give him food, a cold Coca-Cola or beer, or even money. Ana Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024 These bets offer close to a 50% chance of winning and pay even money. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024 Petzold shapes his film into a harrowing environmental drama: Encroaching wildfires threaten the security of our group and nothing, not even money, can protect them. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2023 That’s the kind of attention to detail even money can’t buy. Liam Hess, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2023 Save time, effort, and even money (thanks to lower energy usage) with these simple additions to your setup. Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2023 Second, and equally as important, a neat refrigerator saves time, space, and even money. Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 28 Apr. 2023 Monday's win over the Cubs was the first decent payout of the year at even money. Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2023 Is Good’s even money. Tom Jicha, sun-sentinel.com, 29 Jan. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of even money was in 1732

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“Even money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20money. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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