given half a/the chance
given half a/the chance
If one had the 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, given, half
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- half a chance
- childhood
- childhood friend
- carry (one) back
- carry back
- look back
- bring (one) up on (something)
- bring up on
- guarantee against
- guarantee against (something)