Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stand-a-chance
idiom
/stænd ə ʧæns/
Definition
To have a possibility of success or a favorable outcome.
Examples
- If you study hard, you might stand a chance of passing the exam.
- Even though the other team is strong, we still stand a chance of winning.
- She stands a good chance of getting the job given her experience.
Meaning
The phrase ‘stand a chance’ is used to express that someone or something has the potential to succeed in a certain situation, although often against some difficulty or competition.
Synonyms
- have a shot
- have a possibility
- have a hope
