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Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
12th May 2025

Give me a chance

We use this expression to say we need more time to do something and that the other person is being unreasonable.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Have you finished the book yet?
Give me a chance. You only gave it to me yesterday!
Example 2
When will the supper be ready? I'm starving.
Give me a chance. I've only just got back from work!

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