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odds-on favorite
the most popular choice of a wager. Fred is the odds-on favorite for president of the board of trustees.

a favourite son  (British & Australian) also a favorite son (American & Australian)
a famous person, especially a politician, who is supported and praised by people in the area they come from Let me introduce to you the favorite son of Russell, Kansas: Bob Dole.
See also: son


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