A slim chance Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫɪm/ /ˈtʃæns
uh SLIM CHANS
æɪ/ /slˈɪm/ /tʃˈɑːns
uh-slim CHAANS
Definition
Used to say that something is very unlikely to happen, but it is not impossible.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Usually used to express doubt but not total impossibility. Common with 'there's', as in 'there's a slim chance'. Sometimes used for encouragement, even when odds are low. Avoid confusion with 'no chance', which means impossible.
Spanish: pocas posibilidades - pocas probabilidadesPortuguese (BR): pouca chance - pouca possibilidadePortuguese (PT): pouca hipótese - pouca probabilidadeChinese (Simplified): 机会渺茫 - 可能性很小Chinese (Traditional): 機會渺茫 - 可能性很小Hindi: बहुत कम संभावनाArabic: فرصة ضئيلةBengali: একটুখানি সম্ভাবনা - ক্ষীণ সম্ভাবনাRussian: небольшой шанс - минимальный шансJapanese: わずかな可能性Vietnamese: cơ hội mong manhKorean: 희박한 가능성Turkish: çok az bir şans - düşük ihtimalUrdu: تھوڑا سا امکانIndonesian: kemungkinan kecil
Example Sentences
There is a slim chance that it will rain today.
basic
She has a slim chance of winning the contest.
basic
We have a slim chance to finish on time.
basic
Honestly, there's a slim chance we'll catch the bus now.
natural
There's a slim chance, but let's give it a try!
natural
They knew it was a slim chance, but they didn't give up hope.
natural