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Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.

idiomatic

Deutsch entgegen aller Erwartungen wider Erwarten

Español contra todo pronóstico contra viento y marea

Suomi vastoin kaikkea todennäköisyyttä

Français contre tout pronostic contre toute attente contre vents et marées

Italiano contro ogni previsione

한국어 역경을 딛고

Nederlands tegen alle verwachtingen in

Português contra todas as expectativas

Русский вопреки́ всему́ несмотря ни на что

“Against all odds, the inexperienced new player won the tournament.”

“But, against all the odds, one company is still alive and most definitely kicking.”

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.