long odds

The Democrats face long odds, at least from a historical perspective.

Had California Chrome beaten those long odds once again, that would have been some fairy tale.

But, despite his long odds, Lhota has been fighting a tough, well-financed campaign to keep DeBlasio out of Gracie Mansion.

Read the full story Good Speech, Long Odds The president gave a great speech.

And while I wish the bettors luck, I think they're facing some pretty long odds.

Aristotle, by long odds the greatest naturalist of antiquity, laid the first philosophic basis for empiricism.

The Indians had had by long, long odds the best of the fight, and perhaps would be content to let well enough alone.

It is a marvelous race; by long odds the most marvelous race the world has produced, I suppose.

Betting was growing brisk, and if their faith had not been so shaken they could have got long odds on Andy.

I wouldn't mind giving long odds that he won't show till to-morrow afternoon.