fighting chance

American  

noun

1. a possibility of success following a struggle.

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fighting chance British  

noun

1. a slight chance of success dependent on a struggle

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fighting chance Idioms  

1. A possibility of winning, but only with a struggle. For example, It's going to be hard to beat that record, but I think he has a fighting chance. [Late 1800s]

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Etymology

Origin of fighting chance

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Scotland's outstanding performance in their 50-40 win over France has given them a fighting chance of a first Six Nations title.

From BBC

Whether Russell can achieve such karma against the mighty France is a moot point, but if he does then Scotland must have a fighting chance.

From BBC

That fact and success in a series of tight finishes gives England's a fighting chance of something special with or without Buttler on Thursday.

From BBC

Give our boys a fighting chance.

From Literature

And that meant that Barron’s stockpickers stood a fighting chance when it came to beating the market.

From Barron's