by any chance

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used especially in questions, to ask whether sth is true, possible, etc.

In the movies · 15

• Wouldn't be the pawn shop by any chance, would it?Who Framed Roger Rabbit1988
• Do you have a Miss Judy staying here by any chance?Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me1992
• Did the driver come in here for any help by any chance?Clue1985
• by any chance happen toEyes Wide Shut1999
• Are you a doctor by any chanceThe Lobster2015
• You weren't, by any chance, waiting for someone else?Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince2009
• Do you have his cell number, by any chance?Knocked Up2007
• You haven't seen her dog by any chance?M3GAN2022

Learn it in full scenes

• Clue1985
  • Mrs. Peacock Breaks the Ice
  • Guests Arrive at the Mansion
  • Wadsworth Reveals the Blackmail

From the same entry

• as chance would have it
• be in with a chance
• the chances are
• chance would be a fine thing
• give half a chance
• no chance
• on the off chance
• stand a chance
• take a chance
• take your chances
• not have a cat in hell's chance
• not have a dog's chance

More idioms

• for good
• that depends
• out of the way
• be rid of
• get on nerves
• take for granted
• it's just a matter of time
• the best of luck
• speak of the devil
• in eyes
• right now
• at least