An opportunity that comes in any one's way. Often const. of. Also pregnantly = chance or opportunity of escape, acquittal, or the like. (Often…

A conjunction of circumstances favourable or suitable to an end or purpose, or admitting of something being done or effected; an opportunity. In…

As a mass noun: a time, condition, or set of circumstances permitting or favourable to a particular action or purpose.

Respect for the fair or equal treatment of all concerned, or for the rules of a game or sport; just or honest conduct.

(a) The venture or course of action from which most is hoped; the likeliest course to obtain success. to stand to the main chance: to take a…

Chance or risk of something (Scottish); also elliptical, chance of being efficacious or beneficial. Obsolete.

An opportunity; a chance for advantage, success, gratification, etc.; spec. a job vacancy.

A chance, an opportunity. Obsolete.

slang. An occasion, chance, opportunity; also, an opportunity of going somewhere.

(originally) an uncertain or doubtful likelihood (of success); (now chiefly) a reasonable but not certain chance; a fair opportunity.

an unimpeded opportunity; a fair chance.

Phrases. a fair crack of the whip (colloquial): a fair chance to participate or act. †to drinkor lick (up) on the whip: to have a ‘taste’ of the…