They fought against all odds to achieve their goal.
against the current
Frequency:
50
%
He swam against the current to reach the other side of the river.
against my better judgment
Frequency:
45
%
I agreed to go against my better judgment.
Idiomatic Expressions for against
Phrase: fight against the odds
Meaning: to struggle or compete in a situation where success seems unlikely or difficult
Usage: Despite facing many challenges, she continued to fight against the odds and eventually achieved her goals.