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A million to one
Feb 20, 2024
Exploring the concept of 'a million to one' odds and providing examples of when this phrase is applicable, such as winning the lottery or software malfunctioning.
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- 'A million to one' signifies extreme unlikelihood of an event happening.
- 'One in a million' denotes uniqueness or specialness, besides slim probability.
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Expression: A Million to One
The podcast episode discusses the expression 'a million to one' and its use to describe a very slim chance of something happening. The hosts give an example where one of them entered a baking competition and feels their chance of getting into the finals is extremely unlikely. They mention that even though a million people haven't actually entered, the phrase 'a million to one' is used to express a very low chance. The hosts also provide additional examples of using this expression in different contexts.
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