S Silverobama Key Member Joined Aug 8, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Nov 27, 2011 #1 Hi, But recently, researchers have found that a number of lifestyle factors up the odds of getting type 2 diabetes. What does "up the odds" mean? Does it mean "not definitely happen"? Thanks a lot (Source)
Hi, But recently, researchers have found that a number of lifestyle factors up the odds of getting type 2 diabetes. What does "up the odds" mean? Does it mean "not definitely happen"? Thanks a lot (Source)
SlickVic9000 Senior Member Joined Oct 19, 2011 Member Type Other Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 27, 2011 #2 "up the odds" = "increases the odds"