"may the odds be ever in your favor" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: From the novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, in which it is the catchphrase of the character Effie Trinket, used to wish prospective competitors in the titular battle royale good luck. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} may the odds be ever in your favor
  1. (humorous) Used to wish someone luck in an adverse or uncertain situation. Wikipedia link: Effie Trinket, Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games Tags: humorous Categories (topical): The Hunger Games Synonyms: may the odds be ever in your favour
    Sense id: en-may_the_odds_be_ever_in_your_favor-en-phrase-CNrHt-Rf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English subjunctive expressions, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2018, Neil Soni, The Startup Gold Mine: How to Tap the Hidden Innovation Agendas of Large Companies to Fund and Grow Your Business, page 39:",
          "text": "Scheduling a meeting with ten people is a form of calendar Tetris. May the odds be ever in your favor.",
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          "ref": "2019, Mary, quoted in Kristy Robinett, Born Under a Good Sign: Make the Most of Your Astrological Sign, unnumbered page",
          "text": "With Geminis you just never know! All in all, I love being a Gemini, as we are a fun bunch. As for the ability for our moods to change in the snap of a finger, may the odds be ever in your favor!"
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