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
Terentius	-	Ancient Roman
Shaelyn	SHAY-lin	English (Rare)
Ryley	RIE-lee	English (Modern)
Lucifer	LOO-si-fər (English)	Judeo-Christian Legend
Heron	-	Ancient Greek
Uriel	YUWR-ee-əl (English)	Biblical, Hebrew