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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.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Frits | | FRITS | Dutch |
| FÉLix | | FE-leeks (Portuguese) | French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Chesley | | CHES-lee | English |
| FrÓ&Eth;I | | - | Ancient Scandinavian |
| Akihito | | [æki'hi:təu] | |
| Alcaeus | | al-SEE-əs (English) | Ancient Greek (Latinized) |