a fighting chance



a fighting chance

a small but real possibility that you might do or achieve something (often + of + doing sth) If we can raise another thousand pounds we'll have a fighting chance of saving the theatre. A good education will ensure that even the most disadvantaged children are given a fighting chance.
See also: chance, fight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dragana-Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian
Juanitohwah-NEE-toSpanish
Mannes-Dutch
ChristiKRIS-teeEnglish
Helmfrid-Ancient Germanic
BÉBinnBAY-vin (Irish), BE-veen (Irish)Irish, Irish Mythology