ten to one
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extremely likely
The phrase "ten to one" is an idiom that is used to suggest a high probability or likelihood of something happening. The origin of this phrase is based on betting odds, where "ten to one" would indicate that the odds of a particular event occurring are ten times greater than the odds of it not happening.
- No one knows for sure how they're going to deal with these sales issues, but ten to one it's the employees who have to suffer the cost.
- Considering the dark clouds and thunder, it's ten to one it's going to rain soon.
- Based on her track record, it's ten to one that she'll win the competition again.
- Given the traffic at this hour, it's ten to one we'll be late for the meeting.
- The team's performance has been outstanding, so it's ten to one they'll secure the championship.