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have a chance vs have the chance

Both "have a chance" and "have the chance" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Have a chance" is more commonly used when referring to the opportunity to do something or the possibility of something happening. On the other hand, "have the chance" is used when referring to a specific opportunity that is being mentioned or discussed.

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have a chance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the opportunity to do something or the possibility of something happening. It indicates the presence of a chance without specifying a particular opportunity.

Examples:

I might have a chance to visit Paris next year.
She didn't think she would have a chance to win the competition.
If you study hard, you will have a chance to pass the exam.
Do you think I have a chance of getting the job?
There's always a chance of rain in this season.

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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:

have an opportunity
have a shot
have a go
have a crack
have a stab

have the chance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific opportunity that is being mentioned or discussed. It indicates a particular chance that is known or specified.

Examples:

I finally have the chance to travel to Japan.
She missed the chance to meet her favorite singer.
He has the chance to prove himself in the upcoming project.
Do you have the chance to attend the meeting tomorrow?
They will have the chance to showcase their talent at the event.

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B2 [I + to infinitive] to have the chance to do something: I never get to see her now that she's left the company. More examples. Did you get to visit your uncle ...
ProFootballTalk: Will Gary Kubiak have the chance to coach Peyton Manning? Posted by NBCSports.com on January 20, 2015, 7:05 PM EST. Mike Florio ...
You Have the Chance to Be VP Joe Biden's Next Door Neighbor. Friday, January 2, 2015, by Michelle Goldchain ...
You Have the Chance to Be VP Biden's Neighbor; 2014's Most Glorious Listings. by Missy Frederick Jan 2, 2015, 3:00p @bylinemjf · Share · Tweet · Share.

Alternatives:

have an opportunity
have a shot
have a go
have a crack
have a stab

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