DO SOMETHING ON THE OFF CHANCE
15 / 12 / 2011
DO SOMETHING ON THE OFF CHANCE: meaning and examples
Hello again.
Today we finish with our look at expressions with the word OFF.
Today's expression is: do something on the off chance
Meaning: to do something even though you think that there is only a small possibility of it being successful.
Example 1:
I called the office on the off chance that you would still be there. However, your secretary told me that you had already left for home.
Example 2:
She visually scanned the crowd at the party on the off chance of seeing someone that she knew.
Remember that tomorrow we present the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.
Have a great day!
