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stand a chance |
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stand a chance to have a chance of success. If government funding is withdrawn, small, independent theatres don't stand a chance. (usually negative) We might stand a chance of winning if we continue to play as well as we did today. (often + of + doing something) stand a chance to have the possibility of being successful. If you're thinking about suing someone, talk to a lawyer to see if you stand a chance. Usage notes: often used in the form not stand a chance: Shy students don't stand a chance in such a large class. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"But," he added, "in this war prisoners stand a chance of being hung. Obviously, a humbug, thinking only of winning his little race, would stand a chance of profiting by his artifices. Whether Porthos understood him or did not understand him, giving way to his anger, "Monsieur," said he, "you stand a chance of getting chastised if you rub Musketeers in this fashion. |
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