A fighting chance Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈtʃæns
uh FY-ting CHANS
æɪ/ /fˈaɪtɪŋ/ /tʃˈɑːns
uh FY-ting CHAHNS
Definición
A situation where there is a real but limited possibility of success, even though it's difficult.
Uso & Matices
This expression is informal and often used to describe difficult situations where success is unlikely but not impossible. Commonly used with 'have,' as in 'have a fighting chance.' Implies hope despite the odds.
Spanish: una oportunidad real - una posibilidad razonablePortuguese (BR): uma chance real - uma boa chancePortuguese (PT): uma hipótese real - uma possibilidade razoávelChinese (Simplified): 真正的机会 - 有希望的机会Chinese (Traditional): 真正的機會 - 有希望的機會Hindi: असली मौका - अच्छी संभावनाArabic: فرصة حقيقية - احتمال معقولBengali: লড়াই করার সুযোগ - শেষ চেষ্টা করার সুযোগRussian: шанс на победу - небольшой шансJapanese: 望みがあるチャンス - わずかな可能性Vietnamese: cơ hội nhỏ nhoi - cơ hội mong manhKorean: 작은 희망 - 가능성 있는 기회Turkish: az da olsa şans - mücadele etme şansıUrdu: محدود موقع - کمزور سی امیدIndonesian: kesempatan terakhir - peluang tipis
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The doctors said she has a fighting chance to recover.
basic
If we work together, we have a fighting chance to win.
basic
This team still has a fighting chance in the tournament.
basic
We might be the underdogs, but we've got a fighting chance if we play smart.
natural
It's a tough job market, but new graduates still have a fighting chance to find good positions.
natural
Just give me a fighting chance and I’ll prove I can do it.
natural