even money

noun

: a situation in wagering in which the odds are even

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of even money was in 1732

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“Even money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20money. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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