treble chance: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowInformal, technical (gambling)
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What does “treble chance” mean?
A type of bet in gambling, particularly in football pools, where the bettor predicts the outcomes of three separate matches or events.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A type of bet in gambling, particularly in football pools, where the bettor predicts the outcomes of three separate matches or events.
Occasionally used to describe any scenario involving three independent chances or opportunities, though this usage is rare and primarily derived from betting contexts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Commonly used in British English for football pools and similar betting systems; in American English, equivalent bets are typically called 'parlays' or 'three-team parlays'.
Connotations
In British culture, it is associated with traditional sports betting and working-class gambling; in American English, it is largely unfamiliar and may be perceived as a Britishism.
Frequency
Frequent in UK gambling contexts; very rare or absent in everyday American English.
Grammar
How to Use “treble chance” in a Sentence
[verb] a treble chance[have] a treble chance on [event][win] with a treble chanceVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “treble chance” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He trebled his wager on the football treble chance.
American English
- She trebled her stake in the three-game parlay.
adverb
British English
- His profits increased treble after winning the treble chance.
American English
- The payout was treble what he expected from the parlay.
adjective
British English
- They discussed the treble chance odds before placing their bets.
American English
- The casino offered a treble bonus for new customers, similar to a parlay.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used outside the gambling industry; may appear in betting shop promotions or financial reports on gambling.
Academic
Seldom used; might be referenced in sociological or economic studies on gambling behavior.
Everyday
Used in casual conversation among bettors in the UK, especially in contexts like sports discussions or friendly wagers.
Technical
Specific to gambling terminology, particularly in sports betting manuals or online betting platforms.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “treble chance”
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Antonyms of “treble chance”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “treble chance”
- Using 'treble chance' to refer to non-betting situations, such as general opportunities.
- Mixing it up with other betting terms like 'double chance' or 'accumulator' without clarity on the number of selections.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is predominantly used in British English, especially in the context of football pools and traditional betting.
While theoretically possible, it is almost always restricted to sports betting; using it for other events is non-standard and confusing.
'Treble chance' specifically refers to an accumulator with three selections; accumulators can have more selections, but 'treble' denotes exactly three.
Because American betting terminology uses 'parlays' or similar terms, and football pools are less common in the US, making 'treble chance' a cultural and linguistic British specific.
A type of bet in gambling, particularly in football pools, where the bettor predicts the outcomes of three separate matches or events.
Treble chance is usually informal, technical (gambling) in register.
Treble chance: in British English it is pronounced /ˈtrɛb(ə)l tʃɑːns/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈtrɛbəl tʃæns/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None commonly associated”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Remember 'treble' sounds like 'triple'—it involves three chances or predictions.
Conceptual Metaphor
Chance as a stackable or multipliable resource, where three independent opportunities are bundled together.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary context for using 'treble chance'?