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Veravera



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:03 am    Post subject: economic odds Reply with quote
Dear teachers,
"to struggle against economic odds "
What does the word "odds"mean here?
Thanks!
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bud



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You could think of it as "probabilities." If you struggle against economic odds, there are many obstacles in the way of improving your economic situation (e.g., discrimination, poor education, poor local economy, etc.).
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