stand a chance

/stˈand ɐ tʃˈans/

/stˈænd ɐ tʃˈæns/

to stand a chance

to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome

Examples

1. We may stand a chance of getting tickets if we arrive early.

2. If you don't study for the exam, you won't stand a chance of passing.

3. Without a good plan, our project doesn't stand a chance of succeeding.

4. She was so nervous during the interview that she didn't think she stood a chance of getting the job.