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DO SOMETHING ON THE OFF CHANCE

15 / 12 / 2011

DO SOMETHING ON THE OFF CHANCE: meaning and examples

Hello again.

Today we finish with our look at expressions with the word OFF.

Today's expression is
: do something on the off chance

Meaning: to do something even though you think that there is only a small possibility of it being successful.

Example 1:
I called the office on the off chance that you would still be there. However, your secretary told me that you had already left for home.

Example 2:
She visually scanned the crowd at the party on the off chance of seeing someone that she knew.

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