Stand a chance of doing something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stand a chance of doing something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-29 02:04

Meaning of Stand a chance of doing something

Stand a chance of doing something phrase

To have a chance or possibility of doing something.

 

No one thought he stood a chance of winning the race until he pulled away in the final lap.

With such a severe injury, do you think that athlete stands a chance of joining the SEA game?

Despite not standing a chance of being chosen to go to the Olympics, I will still try my best.

Grammar and Usage of Stand a chance of doing something

Verb Forms

  • standing a chance of doing something
  • stood a chance of doing something

The verb "stand" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Stand a chance of doing something

This idiom was first recorded in 1796. 

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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