stand\ a\ show

stand\ a\ show
• stand a chance
• stand a show
n. phr.
To have a possibility or opportunity; be likely to do or get something.

Fred doesn't stand a chance of being elected.

We stand a good chance of seeing Mary at the party.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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