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half a chance

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by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates

[half a chance] or [a half chance] {n.}

An opportunity; a reasonable chance.

* /Just give yourself half a chance and you will quickly get used to your new job./

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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