Which one is correct?
"meet by chance" or "hope to meet you by chance"?

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meet by chance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe an unexpected encounter with someone, without any prior planning or arrangement.

Examples:

  • I met my old friend by chance at the supermarket.
  • We often meet by chance in this small town.
  • It's always nice to meet new people by chance.

Alternatives:

  • encounter unexpectedly
  • run into unexpectedly
  • bump into unexpectedly
  • come across unexpectedly
  • stumble upon unexpectedly

hope to meet you by chance

This phrase is correct and conveys a specific desire to encounter someone unexpectedly.

This phrase is used when expressing a wish or desire to unexpectedly encounter someone in the future.

Examples:

  • I hope to meet you by chance at the concert.
  • She mentioned she hoped to meet him by chance at the party.
  • They hope to meet their favorite celebrity by chance someday.

Alternatives:

  • hope for an unexpected encounter with you
  • wish to run into you unexpectedly
  • desire to bump into you unexpectedly
  • look forward to encountering you unexpectedly
  • anticipate meeting you unexpectedly
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Meet by chance' is a common expression meaning to encounter someone unexpectedly, while 'hope to meet you by chance' is a more specific and intentional expression indicating a desire to encounter someone unexpectedly.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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