blow one's chances »
To forfeit opportunities to achieve some goal.
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bottom of the ninth »
By extension, any last chance or final opportunity.
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bump into »
To meet someone by chance.
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chance'd be a fine thing »
Given to indicate that an aforementioned thing would be desirable but unlikely. Comparable to if I should be so lucky.
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chances are »
It is likely that, it is probable that.
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come by »
To obtain; to get, now especially by chance or involuntarily.
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cross paths »
To be, by chance, in the same physical place at the same time, as a result of two completely separate journeys.
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cross someone's path »
To meet by chance.
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curveball »
An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.
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fat chance »
Little or no likelihood of occurrence or success.
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fortune favors the bold »
Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.
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in with a chance »
Having a chance.
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jump at »
To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.
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jump at the chance »
To immediately accept an offer.
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long shot »
Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working. The term arose from the accuracy of early ship guns, which were effective only at close range and unlikely to hit the mark at any great distance.
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look-in »
A chance to participate, compete, or succeed.
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not a chance »
Absolutely not; no way.
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off chance »
A condition of not being likely or probable.
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outside chance »
Small chance.
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outsider »
A competitor or contestant who has little chance of winning; a long shot; a dark horse.
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run across »
To find or discover by chance.
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slim chance »
Little or no likelihood of occurrence or success.
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smart chance »
A substantial quantity of something.
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snowball's chance in hell »
Little or no likelihood of occurrence or success.
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stand a chance »
To have a chance.
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stumble across »
To meet somebody by chance.
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stumble on »
To meet somebody by chance.
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stumble upon »
To meet somebody by chance.
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swing for the fences »
To act in a way that might generate a very good result, but which also has a large chance of failing.
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swing for the fences »
To swing at the ball as hard as possible, with the aim of getting a home run, increasing the chance of missing the ball.
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take a chance »
To risk; to try something risky.
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the early bird gets the worm »
Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are only available to the first competitors.
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under lock and key »
Imprisoned with little or no chance of escape.
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when Hell freezes over »
Never; not in this lifetime; not a chance.
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