Phrase guide

sporting chance

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A fairly reasonable chance of success.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • You think he has a sporting chance? I wouldn't call even him a long shot!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fighting chance, even chance

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a reasonable probability of success

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fair chance

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: probability, chance

History

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