odds are against one



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.
See also: odds, one

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Baqi-Arabic
BertoBER-toItalian, Spanish
Verginia-Ancient Roman
LoydLOIDEnglish
BeÑAt-Basque
LynseyLIN-zeeEnglish (Modern)