They have at least a fighting chance of winning the race.
•The patient could die, but he has a fighting chance since the operation.
They have at least a fighting chance of winning the race.
•The patient could die, but he has a fighting chance since the operation.
the patient has a fighting chance to live - больной борется за жизнь и, возможно, выживет
возможность успеха при условии напряжённой борьбы или длительных усилий
the patient has a ~ to live - больной борется за жизнь и, возможно, выживет