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had the chance vs had chance

The correct phrase is "had the chance." The phrase "had chance" is not grammatically correct in English.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 1180 views

had the chance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone had an opportunity to do something.

Examples:

  • I had the chance to visit Paris last summer.
  • She had the chance to study abroad during college.
  • They had the chance to meet their favorite singer.
  • He had the chance to start his own business.
  • We had the chance to try the new restaurant in town.
  • Never had the chance to fight for them.
  • I haven't had the chance to plan a lot of parties lately.
  • After everything that's happened, we... haven't had the chance.
  • I never had the chance to meet Musashi.
  • Captain, I never had the chance to properly welcome you back to Setauket.
  • You never had the chance to hear them.
  • Then do remember how very glad I am that we made up when we had the chance.
  • And I should've bit it off when I had the chance.
  • Alice Ferrin... you should have destroyed this planet when you had the chance.
  • No, I never had the chance.
  • You weren't honest with her when you had the chance.
  • And I know you two finally had the chance to meet.
  • You had the chance to poison your mother.
  • Should have burned this place down when I had the chance.
  • He really should have cut your throat when he had the chance.
  • I guess I should have taken self-defence classes when I had the chance.
  • He hasn't had the chance.
  • When she had the chance she ran.
  • And one day, I had the chance.
  • I had the chance to kill our enemy and I failed.

had chance

This phrase is not grammatically correct in English.


Alternatives:

  • had a chance
  • had an opportunity
  • had the opportunity
  • had a shot
  • had an opening

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