Against all odds Meaning in English
expression
əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈɑdz
uh-GAYNST AWL AHDZ
ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ˈɔːl/ /ˈɒdz
uh-GENST AWL ODZ
Definición
If something happens against all odds, it succeeds or takes place even though it seemed impossible or very unlikely.
Uso & Matices
This idiom is commonly used in inspiring or dramatic stories and news. It’s often paired with verbs like 'succeed', 'win', 'survive', or 'make it'. Used positively, usually for people, teams, or projects that surpass expectations.
Spanish: contra todo pronóstico - contra todas las probabilidadesPortuguese (BR): contra todas as probabilidadesPortuguese (PT): contra todas as probabilidadesChinese (Simplified): 克服重重困难 - 尽管机会渺茫Chinese (Traditional): 克服重重困難 - 儘管機會渺茫Hindi: सारी बाधाओं के बावजूद - विपरीत परिस्थितियों मेंArabic: ضد كل الصعاب - بالرغم من كل العقباتBengali: সব বাধা অতিক্রম করে - অসম্ভবকে সম্ভব করেRussian: вопреки всему - несмотря ни на чтоJapanese: あらゆる逆境を乗り越えてVietnamese: vượt qua mọi khó khăn - bất chấp mọi khó khănKorean: 모든 역경을 딛고 - 모든 어려움을 이겨내고Turkish: tüm zorluklara rağmen - her şeye rağmenUrdu: تمام تر رکاوٹوں کے باوجودIndonesian: melawan segala rintangan - menentang segala kemungkinan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She finished the race against all odds.
basic
Against all odds, the small company survived the crisis.
basic
He won the match against all odds.
basic
They built their dream house against all odds when everyone said it was impossible.
natural
The team made it to the finals against all odds, surprising everyone.
natural
Against all odds, she recovered and went back to work within a month.
natural