10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OFF-CHANCE»
Discover the use of
off-chance in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
off-chance and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Veering: A Theory of Literature
'He veered towards the off-chance of this opening . . .': we cannot tell to whom this
'off-chance' is being ascribed, whether it is to be read, in effect, as Aaron Sisson's
word or as the narrator's. In the unfolding of the novel we do not know what ...
2
Sopolyrimu: Songs from the Villa
on. the. 'off-chance'. 1. with fresh white paint, & the boat's fair gleaming deck,
provisions stowed, & charts been checked, no turning back, the voyage once
begun, creaking timbers, a brutal sun, lips tasting salt-spray & the tide running
free with ...
Marcus M. Cornelius, 2009
Dudley Massie saw it was time to set Off Chance going, as he did not wish Mitre
to steal a march on him. At the last fence Mitre led, but he blundered, and
although Sherburn got him safely over, he lost several lengths. Off Chance
cleared the ...
4
Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases
on the (off) chance just in case the possibility arises. An off chance is a 'remote
possibility', and the sense of off is related to that in (e.g.) a path off the main road
and in the word offshoot. 19th cent. R L Stevenson Weir of Hermiston 1896 He ...
5
Learn to Speak Like the French: French Idiomatic Expressions
... est une vraie loterie to do something on the off chance faire quelque chose à
tout hasard I did it on the off chance / I asked the question just on the off chance
je l'ai fait à tout hasard / j'ai posé la question à tout hasard I went along on spec*;
...
Arnold Borton, Henri Mauffrais, 2010
6
Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Polish with CD-ROM: ...
D bledny 2 Q If food or drink is off, it is not now fresh and good to eat or drink: This
milk smells ojf D zepsuty 3 Q not at work: He's off today — I think he's ill. D nie w
pracy —) See also off-chance offal /'pfal/ noun [U] organs from the inside ...
Cambridge University Press, 2011
7
Mrs. Pargeter's Point of Honour: A Mrs. Pargeter's Mystery
There's been nothing heard from him since the death of the late Mr Pargeter.' 'I
know that, sir, but I still thought it might be worth ringing his number.' 'Why?' 'Just
on the off chance.' 'Just on the off chance?' The repetition dripped with scorn.
8
Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms
... have a snowball's chance in hell of finding my lost wallet, usage: sometimes
used in the form have no chance in hell origin: based on the idea that a snowball
(= snow pressed into a round shape) would melt in hell on the off chance
because ...
9
Prince Charming and Lady Destiny
The king takes the crown off Chance, then Chance lays down and whimpers.
Lady Destiny realizes that Chance is wearing the Prince's crown, “Is the prince
alright?”. The King was surprised to hear Lady Destiny concerned. He explains
how ...
Then she reached up and unfastened his pants and began pulling them off.
Chance tried to resist, but she already had his pantlegs down aroundhis ankles,
so he pulled the right pant leg off over his right foot andthen theleft one off.
Chance ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OFF-CHANCE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
off-chance is used in the context of the following news items.
Can His GOP Rivals Ads Stop the Trumpnado?
And on the off-chance that his candidacy gains traction and starts rising in public opinion surveys, it's highly doubtful we'll be seeing him in the ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
My Longform Podcast on Public Editor Agony and Ecstasy
The resulting podcast went up Wednesday, and, since it deals mostly with my role as public editor, I'll share it here (on the off-chance that some ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
The latest pre-election coalition frenzy: A slow day in July
He's planning ahead, in the off-chance the NDP won't win as many seats in October as they have now, in which case Mulcair will resign and ... «iPolitics.ca, Jul 15»
Rossendale Scribbler: It's great news but let's support Happi to keep …
... could be found. That we have a local MP mounting a defence of such a spectacle on the off-chance a fox climbs a mountain frightens me. «Rossendale Free Press, Jul 15»
Couples Described Their SO to a Police Sketch Artist and the …
On the off-chance your significant other has never referred to you as a ferret, a house, a tired Ryan Gosling or a magician, this video will literally ... «Zimbio, Jul 15»
Rainbow Family, China's first gay sitcom, is hugely popular
... a writer who has moved out of the apartment but always hangs around for free food and the off-chance of getting back together with Austin. «Fusion, Jul 15»
Why Your Team Sucks 2015: Tennessee Titans
On the off-chance that Marcus Mariota is actually good (and with Oregon's legacy of highly drafted QBs like Akili Smith and Joey Harrington, ... «Deadspin, Jul 15»
Aussie Pub Promises Yeezy Performance In Exchange For Reno Ca …
But just on the off-chance, The Tatura Hotel wants you to donate anyway. Just in case, right?) Here are some highlights from the absolutely ... «Pedestrian TV, Jul 15»
Then and Now: We meet the contestants of TV3 reality show Style …
"I actually applied completely on the off-chance and took the mick out of the initial application form - one question was 'describe yourself in ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
Ted Cruz's insane plan for winning the presidency
But regardless of whether it's the Cruz campaign's real strategy, the document is so bewildering that it merits mention even on the off-chance ... «The Week Magazine, Jul 15»
