no odds

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

No difference; no consequence; no matter. A common expression in low language.


There is no great odds nor difference between these two sermons.--Bp. Latimer's Sermon before Edward VI.

I don't ax no odds of nobody, shouted Boss, smacking his fists together.--Chron. of Pineville, p. 52.

"Now, Major," says the General, "which eend shall we begin at first?" "It makes no odds," says I.--Maj. Downing's Letters, p. 44.

Oh! never mind it, Mister; it aint no odds no how, and I guess we can soon fix it.--Carlton, The New Purchase, Vol. I. p. 9.

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