stand a chance

Idioms  

1. Have a possibility or a hope of success, as in Do you think Mary stands a chance of finishing the marathon? or I think we stand a fair chance of seeing the Queen arrive at Buckingham Palace. This idiom was first recorded in 1796. Also see not have an earthly chance.

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Example Sentences

In an AI era when attackers can jiggle every virtual doorknob continuously, human defenders don’t stand a chance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Let’s take a closer look at the list to try to assess whether the demands actually stand a chance of making a material difference in how ICE uses—and abuses—its vast power over immigration enforcement.

From Slate

Yet they often have to achieve complete domination of their domestic leagues to even stand a chance of playing in the same competition as Europe's top clubs.

From BBC

Many parents have to register for a nursery before their baby is born to stand a chance of getting a place, she says, adding that UK childcare fees are some of the highest in the world.

From BBC

"Because if he delivers on his potential, not many will stand a chance."

From Barron's