English isn't my native language, and I'd like to know what "I'm pushing the odds" mean. How do you say it in other words?
"I don't know what to do, John.
I'm pushing the odds."
2006-11-30 21:27:54 · 9 answers · asked by ayakofeminine 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
What in this context does "push" mean?
2006-11-30 21:48:53 · update #1
pushing the odds or pushing against the odds. the odds are not in my favor.
means that you are trying your best but obstacles keep getting in your way. you are trying to move forward but keep having bad luck. that kind of thing.
2006-11-30 21:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pushing the odds has two meanings. Let's say you bought 99% of the lottery tickets sold for the jackpot. That would mean you're "pushing the odds" in your favor to win!
Better yet, doing something that is going to help you get a predetermined outcome that you want.
2006-12-01 05:51:25 · answer #2 · answered by Double M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The odds = The chances
You're taking a risk.
2006-12-01 05:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could also say "I am pushing my luck." Basically, it means you are in a position from which the chance of a favorable outcome is slim or that you are increasingly the risk (odds) of a negative outcome.
2006-12-01 05:31:57 · answer #4 · answered by DJL2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The odds are against you, but you are going to do it anyway. That is, you have a less than 50/50 chance of success.
2006-12-01 05:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are thinking that you won't be able to do it, but your trying anyway. The odds are against you and but your trying
I hope that helps.
2006-12-01 05:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by Lara <:(((>< 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going against the normal, risking the unexpected. You are deciding between two undesireables. Catch 22.
2006-12-01 05:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by bezsenný 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it means your pushing your luck..riskin your money..walking the line
2006-12-01 05:29:34 · answer #8 · answered by Bazil 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you are trying your very best
2006-12-01 05:30:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋