against all odds
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- (idiomatic) Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.
- Against all odds, the inexperienced new player won the tournament.
- 2022 February 9, Ben Jones, “Batteries included for future shunters”, in RAIL, number 950, page 54:
- But, against all the odds, one company is still alive and most definitely kicking.
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despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability
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