Phrases & SayingsSport and recreation
London to a brick
Also: lay London to a brick
Very strong odds or near certainty, especially in betting-style comparisons.
In a sentence
In this historical or contextual use, “London to a brick” means very strong odds or near certainty, especially in betting-style comparisons.
Where it came from
Historical research identifies it as an Australian-English phrase with early 20th-century print evidence.
- Where used
- Australia-wide