outsidechance
nounUK /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd tʃɑːns/
US /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd tʃæns/
A very small chance that something might happen.
There is an outside chance of rain tomorrow, but it will probably stay dry.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A slight possibility that a team or player could still win.
The underdogs still have an outside chance of making the playoffs.
3. A small hope that something unlikely will come true.
She held on to an outside chance that her lost dog would return.
4. A low-probability opportunity worth considering.
There's an outside chance we could finish the project early if everyone helps.