What does "chance" mean?

See chance in WNW Idioms

by chance

  1. as it may happen; perchance
  2. accidentally

chance on

or chance upon
to find or meet by chance

(the) chances are

the likelihood is chances are she will visit today

on the (off) chance

relying on the (remote) possibility; in case

take one's chances

Informal to accept the uncertain outcome as of a course of action

See chance in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

by chance

  1. Without plan; accidentally: They met by chance on a plane.
  2. Possibly; perchance: Is he, by chance, her brother?

on the off chance

In the slight hope or possibility.

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