"Ten to one" should never be translated as "ten to one"! Foreigners are going to laugh to death

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Slang about mathematics

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Ten to one≠ ten to one

In fact, "Ten to one" means: nine times out of ten; A hundred to one. Indicates that there is a good chance.

Example:

Ten to one he'll be late.

Nine times out of ten he will be late.

What does "Ten out of ten" mean?

In fact, "Ten out of ten" means: full score. We can use this phrase to praise or congratulate someone for doing a great job and can give a perfect score.

I give it ten out of ten for originality.

I give it a perfect score for its creativity.

I'll give you ten out of ten for effort.

I give you a perfect score for your efforts.

Ten-minute man≠ ten minute man

"Ten-minute man" is an American slang word that has two meanings:

1. Energetic people

2. Oily people

Therefore, you need to use this phrase appropriately according to the specific scene!

My boss is a ten-minute man.

My boss is an energetic person.

Be careful with him, he is a ten-minute man.

You have to pay attention to him, he is a shrewd and sleek man.