Noun
outside chance (plural outside chances)
(idiomatic) A small likelihood; a remote possibility.
I had to wait a while to get the scans back but it shows nothing in terms of needing surgery which is good. I hurt my AC joint and I just need to strengthen it. There is an outside chance to start training by the end of this week and if not than the start of next week. Claudio Reyna
I switched on the television on the outside chance that something might come through. Nothing had been on for years. The local network affiliates withered away after the national network of cable channels went out until there was nothing. James Howard Kunstler
Alisha Rees believes she has an outside chance of being part of the Team GB squad for the Olympics. Source: Internet
But he methodically rebuilt the program to where it is now a surprise participant in the Pac-12 title game with an outside chance of making it to the playoff with a win over the Huskies and some help elsewhere. Source: Internet
However, although they are almost certain to play Down again in the league decider, the fifth round games in the division must be played as both Donegal and Armagh still have an outside chance of pipping the Mournemen to the promotion play-off spot. Source: Internet
There’s an outside chance that someone like McCants could put on a show good enough to land back in the NBA. Source: Internet