shout the odds

shout the odds

Shouting angrily, menacingly, or argumentatively. The whole debate consisted of the candidates shaking their fists and shouting the odds—there was very little actual debate at all.
See also: odds, shout
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

shout the odds

talk loudly and in an opinionated way.
See also: odds, shout
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • no harm done
  • the last word
  • last word
  • last word, the
  • utter
  • utter a word
  • not utter a word
  • last word, to have the
  • get in the last word
  • have the last word
References in periodicals archive
The performance pleased the new Boro boss, but he still refused to shout the odds about promotion this season.
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Bell is not one to shout the odds. He can hardly help but be encouraged with the events of the past week, though.
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I've already met the Transport Minister to shout the odds for inclusion of the Ebbw Vale to Cardiff line.
Prosperity on the line; COMMENT & DEBATE
As the youngest of three brothers growing up in a North Wales village between Caernarfon and Porthmadog, Fon Williams was invariably under orders to play in goal and not inclined to shout the odds.
Shutouts not just down to Williams
Having seen their season collapse after a bright start 12 months ago, Sunderland's players have been understandably reluctant to shout the odds this time - until now.
Cattermole: Europe can be target for Black Cats
That said, it is easier to shout the odds from the Opposition benches.
Tracey leak is right
And there will be a familiar face on the Hills pitch with PR director David Hood set to shout the odds. "Our horse boys seemed a bit wary about getting involved so I told them I'd do it and the company is happy to go along," said Hood.
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I know Robson would have been furious if his predecessor Ruud Gullit had started to shout the odds about Newcastle United after he had left St James' Park.
Just put a sock in it Bobby
On the surface it's not hard to miss the shaven-headed, 6ft 3in, 18st-plus former K1 champion kickboxer, but the polite, quietly-spoken 35-year-old doesn't shout the odds.
BOXING: Bell tolls on Skel's quiet life
But, so far, Birmingham has no famous names to shout the odds in its favour.
Sunday Mercury Comment: Time for a big show
SPENCER PRIOR wants his Derby team-mates to shout the odds - no matter what language they speak.
Football: Give me barks and Spencer
Hundreds of people gathered in the Pageant Gardens, Castle Street, to watch more than a dozen criers shout the odds in the Warwick Court Leet contest.
OYEZ! It's the bells of the bawl; THE LOUDEST VOICES IN THE COUNTRY MEET IN LEAMINGTON TO FIND OUT WHO IS THE BEST TOWN CRIER IN ALL THE LAND
Froome, who lives 20 minutes along the coast in Monaco, was in no mood to shout the odds after observing a minute's silence in his Yellow Jersey during the subdued poststage formalities.
FROOME IN NO MOOD TO PARTY; CYCLING - TOUR DE FRANCE
He was a big bundle of joy, he loved socialising, and still found time to shout the odds for over 50 years.
Farewell to last old time bookie
I still crave to get back on the stool and shout the odds. You can't describe the buzz when the traps open and your fate's decided.
Babysitters? My folks took me to the dog track in my pram!