Against all odds

Meaning

This describes a situation where success seems impossible due to extreme challenges. It is usually reserved for moments when someone manages to win despite being the total underdog.

Inspirational, dramatic

Used in a sentence

• Against all odds, the old pickup truck actually started after sitting in the barn for ten years.
• The team won the championship against all odds after their star player got injured in the first quarter.
• She managed to graduate with honors against all odds while working two jobs.