The odds are good, but the goods are odd

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Definition

A humorous proverb meaning that plenty of potential romantic or sexual partners are available, but many seem strange or eccentric.

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TermThe odds are good, but the goods are odd

Meaning

“The odds are good, but the goods are odd” humorously describes having many potential romantic or sexual partners to choose from while finding that a large number of them seem strange or eccentric.

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