have a chance vs get a chance

Both 'have a chance' and 'get a chance' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'have a chance' may imply a more passive or existing opportunity, while 'get a chance' may suggest a more active or newly acquired opportunity.

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have a chance

The phrase 'have a chance' is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the possession or existence of an opportunity or possibility.

Examples:

I have a chance to win the competition.
She has a chance to study abroad.
Do you have a chance to meet with the manager?

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We have a chance to have our daughters back.
We have a chance to eliminate two of the biggest monsters of the earth.
I brought you here to have a chance.
I think you might have a chance, yes.
Dead before they have a chance of life.
You have a chance to die for freedom.
You have a chance to intervene.
We have a chance at peace finally.
Take notes while you have a chance.
If he's in France we have a chance.
Because I have a chance to work with Jarmusch.
If you come with me, you have a chance.
They stay together, they have a chance.
I think I have a chance with her.
Only then will we have a chance at victory.
But together we might have a chance.
Then I'd never have a chance to fix it.
We go now, we have a chance, or later...
I have a chance to really watch it.
Moving closer, I might have a chance.

Alternatives:

possess an opportunity
hold a possibility
be in with a shot

get a chance

The phrase 'get a chance' is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the acquisition or opportunity to do something.

Examples:

I finally got a chance to visit the museum.
She got a chance to showcase her talent.
When will I get a chance to speak?

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Jun 5, 2024 ... Didn't get a chance to catch yesterday's Greater Bakersfield episode with Maria McKee? No worries! It's re-airing.
Nov 19, 2020 ... Are "have a chance" and "get a chance" interchangeable? If so, is this an AE/BE thing? -Call me when you have a chance.
Jun 13, 2024 ... Anytime you get a chance to collaborate with Sarah Nolet and J. Matthew Pryor you take it This was a fun report to work on with the ...
Feb 24, 2023 ... It was really fun to get a chance to talk at FAST this week. Thanks to Ashvin Goel and Dalit Naor for inviting me, and to Casey Henderson ...
Sep 14, 2012 ... It signifies something that has happened in the past, but whose impact is still valid. Thus, the question Did you get a chance to look at? isn't ...
Apr 23, 2023 ... 2671 likes, 95 comments - tichapenicheiro on April 23, 2023: "When you get a chance to grab some Vitamin D and Vitamin Sea…DO IT!
Jun 5, 2024 ... r/NovaScotia - Hope you all get a chance to go outside now! 2. 160 upvotes · ...

Alternatives:

obtain an opportunity
receive a possibility
be given an opening

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