against all odds

phrase

: despite success being very unlikely

He was able to do it, against all odds.

Examples of against all odds in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And a winning streak that began in the Iowa cornstalks and — seemingly against all odds — continued for nine games, ended with a 9-2 Phillies loss in Seattle. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Let’s talk about the final scene of episode six, in which Robbie, against all odds, winds up in Tom’s arms. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Here’s everything that goes down in the Overboard-esque Netflix K-drama that combines smalltown romance and crime drama for a satisfying tale of love against all odds. — Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Against all odds, Flamengo overcame the multiple avian invasions to win the match 1-0. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for against all odds

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