Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
fighting chance in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
From the alternatives given below, select the correct meaning of the idiom.
A fighting chance.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) A chance to win but only with a struggle
Correct Answer: A chance to win but only with a struggle (Option 2)
'A fighting chance' means a possibility of success that can only be achieved through great effort and struggle. It is not a guaranteed chance; it requires fighting for it.
Why the other options are wrong:
Option 1 - This describes a 'close contest' where the winner wins by a narrow margin, which is a different concept.
Option 3 - This describes 'giving someone a wide berth,' meaning to avoid a confrontation.
Option 4 - This describes 'fighting for one's life,' a separate idiom about survival.
fighting chance – questions
Has fighting chance been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – fighting chance has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.