odds are in (someone's) favor

idiom

: (someone) is likely to win or succeed
We don't know what the decision will be, but we think the odds are in our favor.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The odds are in favor towards above average temperatures and below normal precipitation. Ayana Hamilton Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2022 The odds are in favor of former President Donald Trump running for office again. Daniel Chaitin, Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2021

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“Odds are in (someone's) favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odds%20are%20in%20%28someone%27s%29%20favor. Accessed 7 Jun. 2023.

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