(the) odds are against (something) イディオム

blow it (something)

fail at something I tried hard but I am sure that I blew the final math exam last week.

fill (something) in

write words needed in blanks Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist.

get hold of (something)

get possession of When you get hold of a dictionary could you please let me see it for a few minutes.

get (something) over with

finish, end He wants to get his exams over with so that he can begin to relax again.

have (something) going for one

have ability, talent or good looks She has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.

keep (something) under one

keep something secret I plan to keep my plans to apply for a new job under my hat.

let (something) go

pay no attention to, neglect She seems to be letting her appearance go since she lost her job.

let (something) ride

continue without changing a situation We should forget about his recent problems at work and just let the whole matter ride.

look (something) up

search for something in a dictionary or other book I

play on/upon (something)

cause an effect on, influence They played on his feelings of loneliness to get him to come and buy them dinner every night.

(the) allowance are adjoin (something)

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the allowance are aˈgainst something/somebody accomplishing something

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play it by ear play it cool play it for all it's worth play it safe play it up play my cards right play off play on my heart strings play on/upon (something) play on words play one play out play second fiddle play second fiddle to someone play (someone) for something play the field play the fool (that's) enough (of this) foolishness (that's) fine by me (that's) fine with me (that's) news to (one) (that's) OK by me (that's) OK with me (that's) the nature of the beast (the good) Lord willing and the creek don't rise (the) baby needs (new) shoes (the) best of (an odd number) (the) big bucks (the) clock is running (the) clock is ticking (the) Dunkirk spirit (the) fact is (the) gods only know (the) good is the enemy of (the) best (the) good is the enemy of (the) great (the) last (one) heard (the) man of the moment (the) man/woman of the hour (the) next thing (one) knows (the) odd man out (the) odd one out (the) odds are (that) (the) odds are against (something) (the) right of way (the) same again (the) shit hits the fan (the) shit is going to hit the fan (the) shit will hit the fan (the) smart money is on (someone or something) (the) survival of the fittest (the) top of the line (the) woman of the moment (the) youth must be served (there are) too many chiefs and not enough Indians (there is) no problem with that (there) ain't no free lunch(es) (there) ain't no such thing as a free lunch (there's) no comparison (there's) no fear of (something) (there's) no fool like an old fool (there's) no knowing (there's) no need (to) (there's) no peace for the weary (there's) no peace/rest for the wicked (there's) no point (in) (doing something) (there's) no point crying over spilt milk (there's) no rest for the weary (there's) no rose without a thorn