Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Chance"

A: It’s a polite way of ending a question.

“You haven’t seen my keys by any chance, have you?” is a polite way of asking, “Have you seen my keys?”

“Would you be willing to pick up my groceries by any chance?” is a polite way of asking someone to pick up your groceries.

It makes it sound like you’re expecting the answer to be “no,” so there is less pressure for the person to say “yes.”

A: It means there was some possibility of success.
- The other contestants were very good, but I knew that I stood a chance.

A:

If he only gets bad grades, there is a high likelihood that he will flunk out of college.

If there is a good chance of something happening, or if your chances are good, or any version like that – it means that it is very likely to happen in the future.

A: To eagerly take the opportunity to do something.
"When I heard there was an opening for department head, I leapt at the chance and applied for the position."
"I heard that Tanya had broken up with Thomas and I leapt at the chance to ask her on a date."
We also say "jumped at the chance". I think this is more common.

A: ‘Incarceration’ or ‘to be incarcerated’ is when you go to prison/ jail.
‘life sentence’ is the the length of time he/she would be in prison for so ‘sentence of incarceration’ is the time they would spend in prison

A: One sentence I say when I do not have a pencil at school is. Do you by chance have a pencil I could use.

A: How did you come across that book? I haven't seen it in ages.

Harry and Dominique met by chance when she helped him pick up his things that fell on the subway platform.

It was a chance meeting when I ran into you in the grocery store, we haven't come across each other in ten years.

Did you figure out the accounting assignment I had a lot of difficulty.

Her expression was really hard to figure out with the lighting.

She was speaking so quickly it was hard to figure out what she was saying.

Meet by chance is used the least I would say. Mostly in writing when describing something.

A: The football match is tomorrow, but chances are it’s going to rain.

I’ve got to go to work tomorrow, but chances are I’m going to have to call in sick.

Korean food is great, but chances are you won’t find it in Chinatown.

Note that “chances are” is informal when used on its own, and it’s used mainly in speech. The full form is “the chances are”.

A: @revinneil the stock market is very volatile right now. I wouldn’t take any chances and just hold onto my money if I were you.

The water in the river is moving very swiftly. I’m not going to swimming because I don’t want to take any chances.

He’s not a gambler. He doesn’t like taking chances.

A: chances are, you will never see her again

A: don't worry your question was perfectly fine :)

I would say:

"What are the chances of them getting THE tickets?" instead. For both your sentences I would add "the" to the sentence so that we know what tickets you're talking about.

So for the sentence you think is correct, I would say "what are OUR/THEIR chances of getting THE tickets?" or " what are the chances of getting A TICKET/ THE TICKET(S)"

for this sentence specifying us or their will let the other person know whose chances we're talking about and A/THE to talk about what kind of ticket. usually the person in conversation will know what ticket you're talking about but if there's no a/the you could easily be talking about some other tickets.

Not sure if I answered your question? hahaa so sorry I'm a bit sleepy now so I'll try to explain again tomorrow if this reply is hard to understand 😅

A: "I won't take unnecessary chances" is a definite statement (meaning that this will defiantly happen) and "I don't intend on taking risks" is an indefinite statement (meaning that this may or may not happen, but it is not my intention.)

A: Grasp has two meanings in this context.

One is to grab/clutch/take and is synonymous with seize. Although seize is more commonly used to express this. Using “grasped at” is more common in this usage. This implies that the object is elusive or fleeting.

But it could also mean understanding the importance of the thing.

She grasped the chance to attend the conference was life changing.

A: they’re pretty much the same thing. Interchangeable for sure

A: "took a risk" would maybe imply more negative consequences if it failed

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A: Honestly, i would say neither, though the second is correct. I would say 'I gave everyone a chance'

A: You can use both depending on when. Example: She gave him A SECOND CHANCE. THIS IS THE SECOND CHANCE that she gave him.

A: "there's a chance"

A: "This word is pronounced, chance"

A: × I haven’t had chance to go around in the city.
✓ I haven’t had chance to get around the city.

A: × ② I’ve been reading lots of books lately so I can better my understanding of my study fields
✓ ② I’ve been reading lots of books lately so I can better my understanding of my field of study.

One’s field of study is the subject area you specialize in.

I’m getting my PhD in history.
Oh, really? How interesting! What’s your field of study?
The early Middle East
Good luck!

Better one’s chances is good
I’m studying English to better my chances of getting a good job overseas.

A: × I bet giving her a chance to listen to a lot of live music performances
✓ I bet giving him/her a chance to listen to a lot of live music performances

× will definitely help him more to cultivate his musical talent.
✓ will definitely help him/her more to cultivate his musical talent.

It’s fine but you change from her to him!

A: I'll try to help

I was lucky for getting the chance to act in this film three years ago.
Second sentence is a bit confusing so..
I acted for 75 minutes in this film, people now can watch me in this movie forever'! (by forever I guess you mean this?)
I’m really grateful to Ken as the director.

A: Yes it is all good, but I am not sure about “I’m living for 75 minutes in this film, forever!” Instead you can just say “I will be seen in this film forever” etc. It’s not a perfect definition of yours but it’s also an option.
Hope you understand what I mean!