十中八九
Meanings
Adverb
Noun
1. in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability (Yojijukugo)
Other readings
Kanji used
Examples17
十中八九
Ten to one they'll miss the train.
彼
He will come nine times out of ten.
十中八九
It is probable that Jane will come.
十中八九
Ten to one, he will succeed.
十中八九
Ten to one he will be chosen.
十中八九、
Ten to one he will be elected chairman.