Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtˌsaɪd tʃæns/
noun a small probability or possibility of success
A1 There is an outside chance of rain later today.
A2 She decided to take an outside chance and apply for the job.
B1 Despite the odds, there is still an outside chance of winning the competition.
B2 The team has an outside chance of making it to the playoffs if they win their next few games.
C1 The lawyer advised his client that there was only an outside chance of winning the case.
C2 With only an outside chance of success, the scientist continued to pursue his groundbreaking research.
adjective relating to a slim or unlikely chance
A1 There is an outside chance of rain this afternoon.
A2 She has an outside chance of winning the competition.
B1 There is only an outside chance that he will be able to make it to the meeting on time.
B2 Despite the odds, there is still an outside chance of success.
C1 The team has an outside chance of making it to the playoffs if they win the next few games.
C2 Although it's a long shot, there is still an outside chance that the project will be completed on time.
formal There is only an outside chance that the new policy will be implemented by next year.
informal I have an outside chance of winning the lottery, but I'm not counting on it.
slang I have a snowball's chance in hell of passing this exam.
figurative She knew there was only an outside chance of him changing his mind, but she still hoped for the best.
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