Meaning
To have a possibility of achieving something or succeeding.
Cultural Background
In American sports culture, this is used constantly in pre-game analysis. British speakers often use it with 'fair' to sound more understated. Used in meetings to assess project viability. Used to discuss the likelihood of a thesis being accepted.
Use adjectives
Add 'good', 'fair', or 'slim' to make your meaning more precise.
Don't use 'to'
Remember it is 'stand a chance OF', not 'TO'.
Meaning
To have a possibility of achieving something or succeeding.
Use adjectives
Add 'good', 'fair', or 'slim' to make your meaning more precise.
Don't use 'to'
Remember it is 'stand a chance OF', not 'TO'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
He doesn't stand a chance ___ winning the race.
The idiom is 'stand a chance of' + gerund.
Choose the most natural sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct grammar is 'stand a chance of' + gerund.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Do you think we can beat them?' B: 'Honestly, we don't ______.'
The idiom is 'stand a chance'.
Match the situation to the correct usage.
You are very confident in your team's ability to win.
'Good chance' implies high probability of success.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesHe doesn't stand a chance ___ winning the race.
The idiom is 'stand a chance of' + gerund.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct grammar is 'stand a chance of' + gerund.
A: 'Do you think we can beat them?' B: 'Honestly, we don't ______.'
The idiom is 'stand a chance'.
You are very confident in your team's ability to win.
'Good chance' implies high probability of success.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, it is grammatically incorrect. Use 'I stand a chance of winning'.
It is neutral. You can use it in most situations.
It is a sarcastic way of saying 'no chance at all'.
Yes, it shows confidence.
Related Phrases
Have a shot
synonymTo have an attempt or possibility.
In with a chance
similarTo be in a position to succeed.
Fat chance
contrastNo chance at all.
Slim chance
similarA very small possibility.
