I. wordstudy give long odds on/against sth happening: believe/not believe sth will happen Example: a I'd give long odds against that marriage lasting more than a couple of years. lengthens/shortens/increases/decreases the odds on sth. to make sth. less/ more likely to happen Example: a If you want to live to a ripe old age, giving up smoking does tend to shorten the odds. W E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds give long odds on/against sth. happening: believe/not believe sth. will happen Example: I’d give long odds against that marriage lasting more than a couple of years. lengthens/shortens/increases/decreases the odds on sth.: to make sth. less/more likely to happen Example: If you want to live to a ripe old age, giving up smoking does tend to shorten the odds. I. Word Study To be continued on the next page
I. wordstudy against all(the) odds: regardless of strong opposition or great disadvantages Example: a Against all odds, he managed to walk again after the accident odds-on: very probable Example: a It's odds-on she'll be late and I ve rushed for no reason W E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds against all (the) odds: regardless of strong opposition or great disadvantages Example: Against all odds, he managed to walk again after the accident. odds-on: very probable Example: It’s odds-on she’ll be late and I’ve rushed for no reason! I. Word Study To be continued on the next page
I. wordstudy at odds: in disagreement at odds with sb over/on sth Example: a He's been at odds with his brother ever since I've known him odds: noticeable difference Examples a I dont mind whether you come or not-it makes no odds to me a Does it make any odds whether you use butter or oil in this recipe? W E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds at odds: in disagreement at odds with sb. over/on sth. Example: He’s been at odds with his brother ever since I’ve known him. odds: noticeable difference Examples: I don’t mind whether you come or not—it makes no odds to me. Does it make any odds whether you use butter or oil in this recipe? I. Word Study To be continued on the next page
I. wordstudy odds and ends: various items of different types, usu. small and unimportant or of little value Example: a Ive taken most of the big things to the new house, but there are a few odds and ends left to collect W E BAC
W B T L E Lesson 9 - Against All Odds odds and ends: various items of different types, usu. small and unimportant or of little value Example: I’ve taken most of the big things to the new house, but there are a few odds and ends left to collect. I. Word Study
I. wordstudy 11. point n. purpose or usefulness Examples: a I see little point in discussing this further. a Id like to write to him, but what's the point? He never writes back. a What's the point of complaining now? a There's no point arguing about it -just do as you're told W E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E 11. point Lesson 9 - Against All Odds n. purpose or usefulness Examples: I see little point in discussing this further. I’d like to write to him, but what’s the point? He never writes back. What’s the point of complaining now? There’s no point arguing about it—just do as you’re told. I. Word Study To be continued on the next page