didn't stand a chance vs didn't have a chance

Both phrases, 'didn't stand a chance' and 'didn't have a chance,' are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning of not having an opportunity or possibility to succeed. The choice between them depends on the context and personal preference.

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didn't stand a chance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the idea that someone or something had no possibility of succeeding.

This phrase is used to convey the idea that someone or something had no opportunity to succeed in a particular situation.

Examples:

He didn't stand a chance against the experienced opponent.
The team didn't stand a chance of winning the championship.
With such limited resources, the project didn't stand a chance of completion.
She didn't stand a chance of getting the job without the required qualifications.
The underdog didn't stand a chance in the competition.

Alternatives:

didn't have a chance
had no chance
stood no chance
had no opportunity
had no possibility

didn't have a chance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey the idea that someone or something lacked the opportunity or possibility to succeed.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone or something was not given a fair opportunity to succeed in a particular situation.

Examples:

She didn't have a chance to prove her skills in the competition.
Without proper training, he didn't have a chance of winning the race.
The student didn't have a chance to pass the exam without studying.
They didn't have a chance to succeed without the necessary support.
The team didn't have a chance against the stronger opponents.

Alternatives:

didn't stand a chance
had no chance
stood no chance
had no opportunity
had no possibility

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didn't stand a chance vs didn't have a chance