on the off chance
idiom
—used to talk about something that might happen or be true but that is not likely
I called his office on the off chance that he would still be there, but he had already left.
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My sister started watching episodes of House on the off chance some TV writers had scripted a situation like this.
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Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
With that in mind, my packing list is all about maximum practicality, while trying to stay at least a tiny bit presentable on the off chance my husband remembers to take a #proofofmom pic.
—Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The inflation process happens with the tire placed inside a safety cage to protect mechanics on the off chance there’s a catastrophic failure.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024
And on the off chance there could be another special female guest at the Kelce table this year, Donna is ready for it.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
There’s also the option to add a wood or acrylic display stand on the off chance that your recipient loves their gift too much to actually play with it.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023
And on the off chance that South Bend hosts a shootout that week, the Buckeyes must be prepared.
—Jimmy Watkins, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2023
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Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
With that in mind, my packing list is all about maximum practicality, while trying to stay at least a tiny bit presentable on the off chance my husband remembers to take a #proofofmom pic.
—Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The inflation process happens with the tire placed inside a safety cage to protect mechanics on the off chance there’s a catastrophic failure.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024
And on the off chance there could be another special female guest at the Kelce table this year, Donna is ready for it.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
There’s also the option to add a wood or acrylic display stand on the off chance that your recipient loves their gift too much to actually play with it.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023
And on the off chance that South Bend hosts a shootout that week, the Buckeyes must be prepared.
—Jimmy Watkins, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2023
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“On the off chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20off%20chance. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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