off chance

noun

1. chance ( def 17 ).

off chance

noun

1. a slight possibility
2. on the off chance
   with the hope

   on the off chance of getting the job

Example Sentences

Then, JD delivered an answer into my camera — aimed at Tim Ryan — that I’m still surprised by: “Tim, in the off chance you actually see these videos, this guy has got some tenacity. The surfboard guy’s low-IQ, low-humor, so you gotta give this guy a promotion. Give the surfboard guy the boot, man.”

From Salon

Dossman even joined the program’s parent committee in the meantime, on the off chance that it would help their son’s chances.

From Los Angeles Times

"We decided to take a very careful look at the shipworm's gut again," says Goodell, "on the off chance that the last hundred years' worth of researchers missed something."

From Science Daily

"But on the off chance their reach does extend this far, you know what? F***ing try it. You want to try and shut us down for being critical? I dare you. Do you have any idea who I am? I’m Bill f***ing Maher, and my show has been on for–holy s**t–over 20 years now, and if you want to take us down, take your best shot," he quipped.

From Salon

On the off chance it does, though, the American people may want to start getting in shape.

From Slate

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