get a chance

This page is about the collocation get a chance

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to have an opportunity, or the time, to do something

For example

  • I'm pretty busy, but if I get a chance I'll drop by and see you.

  • You might never get another chance, so do it while you can.

Note:
A similar collocation is "get an opportunity"

Quick Quiz

If you get a chance to go overseas, you

a. can only go if you're lucky

b. can go if you want to

c. might be able to go
a) can only go if you're lucky b) can go if you want to c) might be able to go

Contributor: Matt Errey