on the off-chance (redirected from off-chance)

on the off-chance

if you do something on the off-chance, you do it because you hope you will get or find something or someone, even if it is not very likely. I don't think he works in the shop on Saturdays, but you could stop by on the off-chance. Journalists often investigate film stars' private lives on the off-chance that they might find something scandalous. (often + that) She flew in from New York on the off-chance of getting tickets to see Becker play his last match at Wimbledon. (often + of + doing something)