The odds are against one Meaning in English
expression
thuh AWDZ are uh-GAYNST wun
thuh ODZ AIR uh-GENST won
Definition
This expression means that it is unlikely that someone will succeed or win because the chances are not in their favor.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used to describe tough situations when success is unlikely. Often used in stories, sports, or personal challenges. Common alternatives: 'the odds are stacked against (someone)'.
Spanish: las probabilidades están en contra de unoPortuguese (BR): as chances estão contra a pessoaPortuguese (PT): as probabilidades estão contra alguémChinese (Simplified): 机会对某人不利Chinese (Traditional): 機會對某人不利Hindi: संभावनाएँ किसी के खिलाफ हैंArabic: الإحتمالات ضد شخص ماBengali: সম্ভাবনা আপনার বিপক্ষে - ভাগ্য আপনার অনুকূলে নয়Russian: шансы против (кого-либо) - маловероятно (что что-то получится)Japanese: 勝算が低い - 不利な状況にあるVietnamese: khả năng thành công rất thấp - tình thế bất lợiKorean: 가능성이 없다 - 불리한 상황이다Turkish: şans (birinin) aleyhinde - başarı ihtimali düşükUrdu: امکانات موافق نہیں - حالات مخالف ہیںIndonesian: kemungkinannya kecil - peluang tidak memihak
Example Sentences
The odds are against her, but she keeps trying to win the race.
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The odds are against us finding the lost dog in the storm.
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He knows the odds are against him, but he will not give up.
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I knew the odds were against me, but I took the risk anyway.
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When the odds are against you, it takes real courage to keep going.
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Don't let it bother you if the odds are against you—surprises happen all the time.
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