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
See also:
  • 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