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it makes no odds
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used to state one's indifference to the way a situation develops or what its result will be
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "it makes no odds" and when to use it?
The idiom "it makes no odds" is believed to have originated in the 16th century. It is thought to have come from the phrase "it makes no difference," which suggests that something does not matter or will not affect the outcome of a situation. This phrase is used to express that something is unimportant or does not matter. It suggests that the thing in question will not affect the outcome of a situation or will not make a difference in the long run.
例
It makes little odds how much you practice, if you don't have natural talent, you won't succeed.
Whether you take the scenic route or the highway, it makes no odds to the length of the journey.
Whether you agree or not, it makes little odds to the outcome of the decision.
He can take the bus or the train, it makes no odds to him as long as he gets there on time.
