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the odds are against something

/ðə ɑdz ɑr əˈgɛnst ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ /ðə ɒdz ɑː əˈgɛnst ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
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  1. 1 şansı az olmak, pek olası görünmemek

Definition (English)

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

Example Sentences

  1. Even though the odds are against success, the scientists are determined to keep searching for a cure.
    Başarı şansı az olsa da bilim insanları bir tedavi aramaya devam etmekte kararlı.
  2. We have no experience and very little money, so the odds are against us, but we are going to try anyway.
    Hiç deneyimimiz yok ve çok az paramız var, bu yüzden şansımız az, ama yine de deneyeceğiz.

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