stand a chance
To have a chance.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Do we stand a chance of winning this game?”
“Without enough practice, the team does not stand a chance against their toughest rivals.”
“Given the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution, the defense attorney realized his client did not stand a chance of being acquitted.”
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blow one's chance
To ruin, or fail to capitalise on an opportunity.
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blow this pop stand
To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.
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blow this Popsicle stand
To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.
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Buckley's chance
A very small chance; no chance at all.
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can't stand
cannot put up with
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can't stand the sight of
To hate vehemently; to really despise.
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chance upon
To find (someone or something) by chance.
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chances are
It is likely that, it is probable that
Last updated August 10, 2026