Ten to one

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adverb

Very likely; almost certain.

It's ten to one that he will get the job
Visual representation of "ten to one" - Very likely; almost certain

Often appears as...

  • ten to one
  • he's already left; ten to one

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Expectation Strength

Highlights a strong expectation; something is very likely to occur.

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Ten to one, they'll announce their engagement soon.
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Informal Prediction

Used in casual, informal conversations to predict outcomes.

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Ten to one, it'll rain during our picnic tomorrow.
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Not Literal Odds

It's not meant to provide actual betting odds—it's just an expression.

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Ten to one, the favorite team will win the match.
Visual representation of the word "Ten to one"

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