odds are against one

[for fate] to be against one generally. You can give it a try, but the odds are against you. I know the odds are against me, but I wish to run in the race anyway.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Karam	-	Arabic
Samantha	sə-MAN-thə (English)	English, Italian, Dutch
Akantha	-	Greek Mythology
Linnette	li-NET	English (Rare)
Tjaard	TYAH:RT (Dutch)	Frisian, Dutch
Kelsie	KEL-see	English (Modern)