after all »
in spite of everything
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against all odds »
Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.
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better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all »
Having experience of love, even if it ended, is better than having no experience of love.Love is worthwhile despite the pain involved in separation.
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between the jigs and the reels »
Eventually, despite all the confusion.
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birds of the feather flock together »
People who are alike physically tend to congregate and socialize together, despite government efforts at forced integration.
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busted flush »
Anything which ends up worthless despite great potential.
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carry a torch for »
[2] To harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.
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carry the message to Garcia »
To perform a requisite task despite obstacles.
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cast aspersions »
To make damaging or spiteful remarks.
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come what may »
In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.
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cut off one's nose to spite one's face »
To harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.
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do without »
To manage despite the lack of something.
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flat-earther »
A person who believes or advocates an outlandish, discredited theory; a person who refuses to acknowledge the truth despite overwhelming evidence.
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glutton for punishment »
One persistent in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.
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God works in mysterious ways »
Expressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...
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