long odds

noun

: a poor chance of winning

The team has made some major improvements, but they still face long odds.

Examples of long odds in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Elections and legal experts say any attempt to prosecute election officials would face long odds in court. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Because, as the thinking went, comedies were supposed to be about unlikely heroes who overcome long odds and learn valuable life lessons along the way. — Blake J. Harris, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

But in 2026, there’s been none of that pageantry as Republicans face long odds to hold both congressional majorities. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Kean was already given long odds of beating Bennett, who has won plaudits as a strong candidate and potent fundraiser. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

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