Stand a chance Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃæns
STAND-uh-CHANS
stˈænd/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns
STAND-uh-CHAHNS
Definition
To have a possibility of success or of achieving something, even if only a small chance.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used with 'not' ('not stand a chance') to emphasize lack of opportunity. Usually followed by 'of' + V-ing ('stand a chance of winning'). Implies competition or difficulty. Distinct from just 'chance', emphasizes likelihood within a specific situation.
Spanish: tener posibilidad - tener oportunidadPortuguese (BR): ter chance - ter possibilidadePortuguese (PT): ter hipótese - ter hipótese de conseguirChinese (Simplified): 有机会（成功）Chinese (Traditional): 有機會（成功）Hindi: मौका होनाArabic: لديه فرصةBengali: সুযোগ থাকা - সম্ভাবনা থাকাRussian: шанс иметь - иметь шансJapanese: 見込みがある - 可能性があるVietnamese: có cơ hộiKorean: 기회가 있다 - 가능성이 있다Turkish: şansı olmak - ihtimali olmakUrdu: امکان ہونا - موقع ہوناIndonesian: punya peluang - punya kesempatan
Example Sentences
Do we stand a chance of winning this game?
basic
He doesn't stand a chance against the champion.
basic
If you don't try, you won't stand a chance.
basic
Honestly, we didn't stand a chance out there with all that rain.
natural
You really think they stand a chance against last year’s winners?
natural
Nobody stood a chance once she joined the competition.
natural