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main chance


main chance

noun

Definition of MAIN CHANCE

: the best chance for personal or financial gain <kept an eye on the main chance>

First Known Use of MAIN CHANCE

1584

Rhymes with MAIN CHANCE

advance, barn dance, by chance, clog dance, closed stance, finance, freelance, lap dance, line dance, New France, romance, round dance, snake dance, square dance, step dance, sun dance, sword dance, tap dance, tea dance, toe dance, war dance

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