"Two to one odds"
Definition
This is a betting expression. If you have "two to one odds," it means someone is less likely to win, so they have to bet more to get the same reward. They use this to suggest it is harder for Elaine because she is a woman.
How to use it
Understanding basic betting odds is useful both for language and for culture. "Two to one" means for every $1 you bet, you win $2 if you are right. The longer the odds, the less likely the outcome is considered to be.
Examples
► "You want in? It's two to one odds you'll lose."
► "The horse had two to one odds, so it paid out double if it won."
From the lesson
Seinfeld | The Contest
This phrase appears in the Seinfeld | The Contest lesson. Open it to watch the scene and download the free worksheet.
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