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off chance
off chancen. A remote or slight chance: The sun was shining, but I brought an umbrella on the off chance that it might rain.off chance n 1. a slight possibility 2. on the off chance with the hope: on the off chance of getting the job. off chance
off chanceA slight, remote, or unlikely possibility. The washing machine is probably busted, but there's an off chance I might be able to fix what's wrong with it. I don't think Jack would go on a date with me, but on the off chance that he says yes, I'm going to ask him anyway!See also: chance, offoff chanceslight possibility. I need your phone number on the off chance I need more help. There's an off chance that we might be hiring next month.See also: chance, off |