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
Georgios-Greek, Ancient Greek
Antton-Basque
Petr-Czech
Briannabree-AN-ə, bree-AHN-əEnglish
TerÉZ-Hungarian
Andres-Estonian