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chance on

Idioms  

  1. Also, chance upon. Happen upon, find or meet accidentally, as in In Paris we chanced on a wonderful little restaurant, or Andrew chanced upon his karate teacher in the health-food store. [Mid-1500s]

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He delivered presentations, talked coaches’ ears off, and implored any player who would listen to take a chance on a country 4,700 miles away.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He felt like Purdue took a chance on him, and he wasn’t going to forget that.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Odd numbers and personalized plates could buy on odd-numbered days, and everyone got a chance on the 31st of any month.

From Los Angeles Times

“Your ba is making plans already. You want to take a chance on his changing his mind?”

From Literature

Or they may take a chance on Mr. de la Espriella in the first round.

From The Wall Street Journal

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