to have an even chance
Hi!

I'd like to know if this expression means the same as "to have a fifty-fifty chance".

Example:

There’s an even chance (=a 50-50 chance) that the jury will find him guilty.

Thank you!

Question

to have an even chance
Hi!

I'd like to know if this expression means the same as "to have a fifty-fifty chance".

Example:

There’s an even chance (=a 50-50 chance) that the jury will find him guilty.

Thank you!

Answer

You are correct; they mean the same thing.

Answer

"Even" in this case means the same thing as "equal"
Because it is an even chance, it can go either way, 50/50

There is an "equal" chance the jury will find him guilty.