# over the odds

> English word · Prep_phrase

## Definitions
1. More than necessary; too much.

## Etymology
Connected with gambling, such as horse racing and card games, where the amount for a price or a payoff depends on the odds (chances).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/over-the-odds