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I believe it's the same as "against all odds," meaning that the probability of the event occurring was low (it was unlikely to occur), yet it did so anyway. Usually the implication is that extraordinary deeds or qualities (determination, preparation, virtue, etc) yielded an extraordinary result, whereas an ordinary result is dictated by probability, or chance.
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What country did the phrase all and sundry originate?
The words are of Old English origin, the original for 'sundry' was 'syndrig' meaning separate and apart. In the 12th Century the phrase emerged meaning 'odds and ends'
What phrase did The Hunger Games coin?
May the odds be ever in your favor
What is the meaning of the phrase-myriad manifestations?
the meaning of the phrase myriad manifestation is-countless evidence
The meaning of odds and sods is..?
A miscellaneous collection of people or things.
What is a compound phrase?
A phrase that is compound. Meaning two or more.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'turned blue'?
That's easy! Its a phrase.
What is the meaning of the phrase that was all there was to it?
no
What is the meaning of the phrase not in relationship?
The meaning of the phrase not in a relationship means that two people are not a couple. That they are not dating. That they are single/ free.
What is the origin of Odds and Sods?
"Odds and sods" is a British colloquial expression that refers to a collection of various items or a mix of things that are considered insignificant or of little value. The phrase likely originated in the late 19th century, with "odds" meaning leftover or miscellaneous items and "sods" being a dialect term for small pieces or bits. Its usage reflects the idea of a hodgepodge or assortment, often used to describe a random assortment of objects or tasks.
What is the significance of the phrase geopolitics?
The significance is that "geopolitics" is not a PHRASE, it is a WORD. A phrase is a SEQUENCE of words that have meaning.
What does the phrase 'Either that of a gay guy' mean?
This phrase has no meaning out of context.
What is the meaning of the phrase by and by?
The meaning of the phrase by and by is over time or eventually. It means something will take place sometime on the future but not at a specified time.
