stand a chance of

idiom

: to have a possibility of (succeeding or winning)

The team stands a chance of doing well this year.

I think she stands a good chance of winning the election.

—often used in negative statements

She stands no chance of winning.

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Rather, the United States should work with Taiwan to develop asymmetric military capabilities that would actually stand a chance of deterring a Chinese invasion or attacks on critical infrastructure. —

Michael J. Green, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2020 Plants and flowers that are starting to wilt need to be tossed immediately so the foul odor doesn't stand a chance of taking over your home. —

Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 Guest opinion: Does California stand a chance of preserving our precious groundwater? —

Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024 Faes are forbidden to enter this library – only a human can stand a chance of getting inside. —

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stand a chance of

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