over the odds

phrase

British, informal
: more than the usual or expected amount
We had to pay over the odds to get good seats for the concert.

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“Over the odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20odds. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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