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What does “against all odds” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
Despite there being very little chance of success
“Against all odds, we finished on time.”
From the B2 lesson Telling a Good Story (storytelling).
C1
Despite there being very little chance of success
“Against all odds, the team won the match.”
From the C1 lesson You'll Never Guess… (telling news).
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What does “against all odds” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“against all odds” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 2 (Plans, Problems and Feelings) and Everyday English Chunks C1 Pack 2 (Plans, Problems and Feelings).
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