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
BÚI-Ancient Scandinavian
Ori-Hebrew
Andreina-Italian
LincolnLING-kənEnglish
DamonDAY-mən (English)Greek Mythology, English
ShawndaSHAWN-dəEnglish