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Meanings of giving odds in English

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Usage of giving odds in English
1
More bets were made, the sophomores still giving odds.
Frank Merriwell at Yale; Or, Freshman Against Freshman
2
You are giving odds, man!
The Purchase Price; Or, The Cause of Compromise
3
As the punters head to the polls, Paddy Power bookmakers is giving odds on who will be the next Minister for Finance.
The Irish Times
4
In fact, two of Rockland's principal "sports" were seeking to put money on Camden, but could not find takers without giving odds.
Frank Merriwell's Cruise
5
Bookmakers William Hill was last night giving odds of 64 on Ian McEwan as favourite with Beryl Bainbridge second, at 5-2.
The Irish Times
6
"I'm giving odds, ten to one," he reflected, "that the Weak Sister don't loaf around here all night counting snowflakes."
The Short Cut
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