Is this grammatically correct? What does it mean and can it be rephrased? “Despite the odds, I’m grateful”
Yes, the sentence "Despite the odds, I’m grateful" is grammatically correct.
The phrase means that even though there have been challenges, difficulties, or unfavorable conditions (the "odds"), the speaker still feels thankful or appreciative.
It can be rephrased in a number of ways, such as:
- "Even with the challenges I've faced, I feel grateful."
- "In spite of the difficulties, I remain thankful."
- "Regardless of the obstacles, I’m thankful."