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

On the off-chance that Sir Keir thought things might be different this time if Trump wins next week, the last few days showed him otherwise.

From BBC

It started with an off-chance trip to Goodwill over the summer while he was skating through Glendale with a friend two grades ahead.

From Los Angeles Times

It started with an off-chance trip to Goodwill over the summer while he was skating through Glendale with a friend two grades ahead.

From Los Angeles Times

He expected that they would be consigning most of the stuff to the garbage heap, but on the off-chance that they found anything of value, those items could be transported to the company’s storage facility across the river in New Jersey.

From Salon

Fury’s belt will not be at stake, though, on the off-chance he is beaten.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• fluke