smart chance: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  American (regional/dialectal)British dialects (occasionally)informaldialectal
  • A fairly large or considerable possibility or likelihood; a good chance.
  • Often used in combination with modifiers such as 'right' (e.g., 'a right smart chance') to indicate notable probability or quantity.

  Examples

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  • There’s a smart chance we’ll finish the report ahead of schedule if we all work late tonight.

    Hay una buena posibilidad de que terminemos el informe antes de lo previsto si todos trabajamos hasta tarde esta noche.

  • Given her experience, she has a smart chance of getting the promotion this year.

    Dada su experiencia, tiene una buena oportunidad de obtener el ascenso este año.

  • If the weather holds, there’s a smart chance the outdoor event will go smoothly.

    Si el clima se mantiene, hay una buena posibilidad de que el evento al aire libre salga bien.