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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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beat the odds

0Nobody believed in Joan, so she really 01b00beat the odds02b00 when she won the race.02br
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00Does "beat the odds" in the above mean "complete something impossible?" If not, what does it mean? Thanks.0-
  

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0Hi,02br 02br 00You're right. The odds were strongly against her winning the race. 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

— Clive

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 00You're right.
  • The odds were strongly against her winning the race.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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00You're right. The odds were strongly against her winning the race. But she won.02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Thanks, Clive.02br
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00For the sake of interest, what does "beat the odds" mean litterally, especially "beat?" Thanks.0-
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0I'd say it means defeat or win against.0-
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