a fighting chance
a small but real chance

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

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fighting chance
a good possibility of success if you try hard
I did not have a fighting chance to get my job application finished on time.

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fighting chance
n. phr. A chance that necessitates struggle and courage; a slim chance.
The doctor told the family that Jack had a fighting chance to recover.
Our business lost a lot of money, but we have a fighting chance to stage a comeback.

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