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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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What does this saying mean?

She has 'fought against all odds and won'

What exactly does that mean?

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It means that nothing was in her favor in the fight, but nevertheless, she won. For example, odds would be against me in a fight if I have a broken arm and a broken leg, my opponent is much stronger and bigger than I am, and my opponent has all the best weapons.

  • It means that nothing was in her favor in the fight, but nevertheless, she won.
  • For example, odds would be against me in a fight if I have a broken arm and a broken leg, my opponent is much stronger and bigger than I am, and my opponent has all the best weapons.
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It means that nothing was in her favor in the fight, but nevertheless, she won.

For example, odds would be against me in a fight if I have a broken arm and a broken leg, my opponent is much stronger and bigger than I am, and my opponent has all the best weapons.

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