Outside chance
noun phrase
A remote possibility; a slim likelihood: He may have an outside chance to pass (1909+)
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[verb out-wurk; noun out-wurk] /verb ˌaʊtˈwɜrk; noun ˈaʊtˌwɜrk/ verb (used with object), outworked or outwrought, outworking. 1. to harder, better, or faster than. 2. to out or carry on to a conclusion; finish: a problem to be outworked in after generations. 3. Archaic. to outdo in workmanship. noun 4. a minor defense built or established […]
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