a sporting chance

sporting chance

A very good possibility (of achieving success). I've seen him practice, and there's a sporting chance he'll win the competition.
See also: chance, sporting
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a sporting chance

some possibility of success.
See also: chance, sporting
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a ˌsporting ˈchance

a reasonable chance of success: I know it’s going to be tough, but I think I’m in with a sporting chance of winning. OPPOSITE: not have a cat in hell’s chance
See also: chance, sporting
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • sporting chance
  • sporting chance, a
  • on the (off) chance
  • on the chance
  • one chance in a million
  • prayer, not a
  • not a prayer
  • a one in a million chance
  • a one-in-a-million chance
  • a chance in a million