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Collocation

get a chance

verb + noun phrase + to-infinitive verb + noun phrase + to-infinitive

Definition

to have an opportunity to do something

'get a chance' is a common English collocation. to have an opportunity to do something

Visual cue for get a chance

get + a chance + to + verb

“I didn't get a chance to call you yesterday.”

Examples

  • I didn't _____ a chance to talk to the teacher after class.
  • Did you _____ a chance to try the new cafe?
  • She finally _____ a chance to visit her grandparents last weekend.
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  • We haven't _____ a chance to meet the new neighbors yet.
  • If you _____ a chance, could you send me the file today?
  • He rarely _____ a chance to relax during the week.
  • I wish I had _____ a chance to explain before they decided.
  • By the time I arrived, I still hadn't _____ a chance to speak to her alone.
  • After the meeting, they _____ a chance to ask questions in private.