[Unit 10] Word power: chance, luck

Question 1

I can’t believe what you said in that meeting! You should _ _ lucky (= be relieved) that nobody was listening.

Answer 1

I can’t believe what you said in that meeting! You should count yourself lucky that nobody was listening.

Question 2

We know you’re very busy, but we wanted to invite you _ _ _ chance (= because there’s a small possibility) that you’re free that night.

Answer 2

We know you’re very busy, but we wanted to invite you on the off chance that you’re free that night.

Question 3

The treatment is essential to give him a _ ch_ (= a possibility of recovering).

Answer 3

The treatment is essential to give him a fighting chance.

Question 4

I’m sorry you don’t like the situation, Mark, but _ _ luck (= you’ll have to put up with it), I’m afraid.

Answer 4

I’m sorry you don’t like the situation, Mark, but it’s tough luck, I’m afraid.

Question 5

I always _ _ chan_ (= destroy any possibility of success) in interviews, because I get so nervous.

Answer 5

I always blow my chances in interviews, because I get so nervous.

Question 6

You know that book you wanted to borrow? Well, you’_ _ l_ (= you can do that now)! I found it under the bed.

Answer 6

You know that book you wanted to borrow? Well, you’re in luck! I found it under the bed.

Question 7

Their top striker is out with an injury, and without him they don’t _ _ ch_ (= have no possibility of winning).

Answer 7

Their top striker is out with an injury, and without him they don’t stand a chance.