What does a pound to a penny mean?

a pound to a penny

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Frequency: 3.88 in modern English

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""I'll lay you a pound to a penny that proud Miss Nelly marries John Ormandy in the end.""
"...and where was out boy? ...Discharged early from the National Service in Cyprus! A pound to a penny he was home with Mum..."
"Mrs. Seaton raised her eyebrows. "What does she think will happen? She might respect what you have to say, but I'll put a pound to a penny no one else at that table will.""

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