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the odds are against someone

/ðə ɑdz ɑr əˈgɛnst ˈsʌmˌwʌn/ /ðə ɒdz ɑː əˈgɛnst ˈsʌmwɒn/
expression Neutral
  1. 1 şansı az olmak, şartlar aleyhte olmak

Definition (English)

Used to say that someone is unlikely to succeed or that something is unlikely to happen.

Example Sentences

  1. The odds are against our team winning the cup this year, but the players are determined to do their best.
    Takımımızın bu yıl kupayı kazanma şansı az ama oyuncular ellerinden gelenin en iyisini yapmaya kararlı.
  2. The odds are against anyone winning the lottery, so it makes more sense to save your money.
    Herhangi birinin piyangoyu kazanma şansı çok düşüktür, bu yüzden paranızı biriktirmek daha mantıklıdır.

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