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stand a chance

idiom
Meaning

To have a chance.


Examples
SIMPLE

Do we stand a chance of winning this game?

CONTEXTUAL

Without enough practice, the team does not stand a chance against their toughest rivals.

COMPLEX

Given the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution, the defense attorney realized his client did not stand a chance of being acquitted.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blow one's chance

    To ruin, or fail to capitalise on an opportunity.

  2. 02

    blow this pop stand

    To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.

  3. 03

    blow this Popsicle stand

    To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.

  4. 04

    Buckley's chance

    A very small chance; no chance at all.

  5. 05

    can't stand

    cannot put up with

  6. 06

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  7. 07

    chance upon

    To find (someone or something) by chance.

  8. 08

    Chinaman's chance

    No chance; zero possibility.

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