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On the off-chance meaning

What does the saying 'On the off-chance' mean?

Idiom: On the off-chance

Meaning:

If you do something on the off-chance, you do it in case it works, even though the chance of success may be small.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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