fancy your chances

fancy (one's) chances

To think that one is likely to succeed. I fancy my chances in the competition because I know I can run faster than the other girls.

fancy your (or someone's) chances

believe that you (or someone else) are likely to be successful.

See also: chance, fancy

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Fancy your chances? Applicants must be 18 or over and have tofill out a form to apply.

Singletons from Liverpool needed for new series of Take Me Out; Could you find yourself on the Isle of Fernando's?

WALK this way - if you fancy your chances of being the next Miss Northern Ireland.

Miss NI hopefuls on road to success

Fancy your chances? Get your guesses in for next weekend's card (cup-ties and SPL included) to the usual address.

AND FINALLY..

They both look pretty scary but you might fancy your chances against either of them in a dark alley if they are going to react to a nudge like that.

YOU'RE NOT; WEEKEND REVIEW

DOES your dog have the waggiest tail, or do you fancy your chances at the coconut shy?

A dog's chance!

If you fancy your chances get your guesses in for next weekend's card to the usual address.

AND FINALLY..

FANCY YOUR CHANCES? The alluring Miss Stone' BASIC INSTINCTS: Stan Collymore

Romancing the Stone

Fancy your chances? Pick two from next weekend's SPL card you think will make the nets bulge to bursting point.

AND FINALLY..

If you fancy your chances give Scott McNicol a ring on 01556 502011.

Fishing: Peever Club

If you fancy your chances of beating the bookies next week, just answer the following question and send your entry to the address below along with your name, address and daytime phone number.

DAVID MacDONALD is this week's pounds 25 treble bet winner

But the number of places is limited, and entry is by pre-booking only, so if you fancy your chances, contact David Neil now on 01292 281945.

ANGLING: Flashing the cash

IF you fancy your chances of grabbing a slice of a pounds 30,000 prize pool, get your name down for the John Smith Angling Championship.