Give somebody/something half a chance

phrase

To give someone or something a little opportunity or possibility.

If you give him half a chance, he'll prove he can do the job well.
Visual representation of "give somebody/something half a chance" - To give someone or something a little opportunity or possibility.

Often appears as...

  • given half a chance
  • if given half a chance

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To allow a person or thing a slight advantage or opportunity to do something.

She could win the competition, if she's given half a chance.
Visual representation of "give somebody/something half a chance" - To allow a person or thing a slight advantage or opportunity to do something.

Often appears as...

  • give the kids half a chance
  • he'd take it if given half a chance

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To give someone or something a little opportunity or possibility.

If you give him half a chance, he'll prove he can do the job well.
Visual representation of "give somebody/something half a chance" - To give someone or something a little opportunity or possibility.

Often appears as...

  • given half a chance
  • if given half a chance

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To allow a person or thing a slight advantage or opportunity to do something.

She could win the competition, if she's given half a chance.
Visual representation of "give somebody/something half a chance" - To allow a person or thing a slight advantage or opportunity to do something.

Often appears as...

  • give the kids half a chance
  • he'd take it if given half a chance

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "give somebody/something half a chance"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Opportunity Signal

Indicates a minor chance to prove oneself, often underused or overlooked.

Illustration for Opportunity Signal
With half a chance, she'd show her talent in coding.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Potential Unseen

Suggests the person or thing has unacknowledged potential.

Illustration for Potential Unseen
Given half a chance, his ideas could revolutionize the way we work.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Usage

Commonly used in casual conversation to express trust or belief in abilities.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
He's a natural with kids, just give him half a chance.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Opportunity Signal

Indicates a minor chance to prove oneself, often underused or overlooked.

Illustration for Opportunity Signal
With half a chance, she'd show her talent in coding.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Potential Unseen

Suggests the person or thing has unacknowledged potential.

Illustration for Potential Unseen
Given half a chance, his ideas could revolutionize the way we work.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Usage

Commonly used in casual conversation to express trust or belief in abilities.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
He's a natural with kids, just give him half a chance.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Opportunity Signal

Indicates a minor chance to prove oneself, often underused or overlooked.

Illustration for Opportunity Signal
With half a chance, she'd show her talent in coding.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Potential Unseen

Suggests the person or thing has unacknowledged potential.

Illustration for Potential Unseen
Given half a chance, his ideas could revolutionize the way we work.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Usage

Commonly used in casual conversation to express trust or belief in abilities.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
He's a natural with kids, just give him half a chance.
Visual representation of the word "Give somebody/something half a chance"

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