half a chance
half a chance
Any opportunity to do something (usually something that one would eagerly do). You have to take that job—I certainly would if given half the chance! I would go back to my childhood in a second if given half the chance—my adult responsibilities are so overwhelming.
See also: chance, half
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
half a chance
the slightest opportunity. informal 1970 Nina Bawden The Birds on the Trees Give her half a chance and she'll make you think black's white.
See also: chance, half
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a given
- given
- given to
- given to (something)
- given to doing
- be given to (something)
- be given to something/to doing something
- be given the hook
- be given the gate
- I've seen worse