against all odds

Idioms  

1. In spite of seeming very unlikely, as in Against all odds we had a snowstorm in early May, or Against all odds the slower team won. This transfer of a betting term to general usage occurred about 1900.

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against all odds

What 250 years means: It means 250 years of perseverance against all odds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

But against all odds, Rocket Lab and other private space companies have created a vibrant commercial ecosystem at a time when space is once again capturing the hearts and minds of mankind.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

If, against all odds, you have found the ERP fascinating, I recommend looking into something called the Capital Asset Pricing Model.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

In some future year, will these, against all odds, be somebody’s good old days?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

Here we are, well into a new millennium, and against all odds, creaky old whom is still with us.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner