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

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

General manager Chris Getz spent the deadline rearranging deck chairs on a ship that, against all odds, is not sinking – and the betting market hasn’t quite caught up to the vibes. — J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

But against all odds, young people are leading the revival of cinema. — Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Rhymes for against all odds

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