CEFR B2

scarce chances

noun phrase

Meaning

A situation where something is not likely to happen or is difficult to achieve because the opportunities are limited.

Examples

The scarce chances of getting a job in the field made her consider alternative careers.
The team had scarce chances of winning the game, but they still played with determination.

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scarce chances (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /skɛrs ˈtʃɑːnsɪz/

Definition

A situation where something is not likely to happen or is difficult to achieve because the opportunities are limited.

Examples

The scarce chances of getting a job in the field made her consider alternative careers.
The team had scarce chances of winning the game, but they still played with determination.

How to Use scarce chances

have scarce chances of (prepositional phrase): to have a low probability of something — "The team had scarce chances of winning the game."
with scarce chances (prepositional phrase): with a low probability of something — "The company was struggling with scarce chances of success."

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