50-50

Either way odds

Fifty-fifty describes an even split between two possibilities or parties.

The odds of a coin flip are 50-50.

Partners who go 50-50 share costs or profits equally: Let's split the bill 50-50.

A 50-50 chance means the outcome could go either way: It's 50-50 whether she'll show up.

probability

odds

Likelihood expressed numerically

toss-up · gamble · uncertainty · likelihood · random · either way · risk · wager · betting · probability

mixed

blend

Combine into mixture

mixture · fusion · dual · ambivalent · undecided · torn · on the fence · conflicted · neutral · gray area

compromise

middle ground

Position between extremes

meet in the middle · concession · balance · trade-off · give and take · fair · reasonable · agreement · split the difference · mediating

partnership

split

Separation into parts

division · co-ownership · joint venture · partners · stake · equity · investment · contribution · collaboration · mutual

raffle

ticket

Entry permit slip

winner · charity · fundraiser · jackpot · chance · lucky number · proceeds · donation · door prize · community

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probability/certainty

50-50certain

Free from doubt

sure thing · guaranteed · definite · foregone conclusion · slam dunk

distribution/division

50-50one-sided

Unfairly weighted toward one

lopsided · unequal · winner-take-all · disproportionate · uneven

Family

fifty, fifty-fifty

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