English Explanatory Dictionary

over the odds

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. More than necessary; too much.

Word forms

over the odds

Etymology

Connected with gambling, such as horse racing and card games, where the amount for a price or a payoff depends on the odds (chances).

Related words

beat the odds
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