what's the odds?

what's the odds?
is it of any consequence? what difference does it make?

I reckon Morrey's right. Lost faith in Hannans myself. But what's the odds? (K. Prichard)

"You mean the gold stealing and illicit buying?" "You know what I mean. And if you're not in on it, they'll think you are. So what's the odds?" (K. Prichard)

Later Alice challenged him. "I can't say I like him," he answered. "But what's the odds?" (J. Lindsay)

Her father always contended I was a socialist. But what's the odds? (J. London)


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