In with a chance Meaning in English

expression

US

IN with uh CHANS

UK

IN with uh CHAANS

Definition

If you are in with a chance, it means you have a real possibility of achieving or winning something, even if it is not certain.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is informal and usually used for competitions or situations where success is possible but uncertain. Common in British English. Often follows forms like 'still in with a chance' or 'definitely in with a chance'. Not typically used in American English.

• Spanish: tener posibilidades - tener una oportunidad
• Portuguese (BR): ter chances - ter uma chance
• Portuguese (PT): ter hipóteses - ter uma hipótese
• Chinese (Simplified): 有机会 (yǒu jīhuì)
• Chinese (Traditional): 有機會 (yǒu jīhuì)
• Hindi: संभवना है (sambhavnā hai) - मौका है (mauka hai)
• Arabic: لديه فرصة - لديه احتمال
• Bengali: জয়ের সম্ভাবনা আছে - সুযোগ রয়েছে
• Russian: есть шанс - имеют шанс
• Japanese: チャンスがある
• Vietnamese: có cơ hội
• Korean: 찬스가 있다 - 가능성이 있다
• Turkish: şansı olmak
• Urdu: امکان ہے - موقع ہے
• Indonesian: masih punya peluang - masih ada kesempatan

Example Sentences

If we score one more goal, we are still in with a chance.

basic

She studied hard and is in with a chance of passing the exam.

basic

All the teams are in with a chance to win the trophy.

basic

Even though we’re behind, we’re still in with a chance if we try our best.

natural

Don’t worry, you’re definitely in with a chance this time!

natural

He thought he'd lost, but at the last minute he realized he was still in with a chance.

natural