possibleness, possibility - capability of existing or happening or being true; "there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired"

brass ring - a rich opportunity or a prize; "he missed the brass ring at the Miami convention"

day - a period of opportunity; "he deserves his day in court"; "every dog has his day"

clean slate, fresh start, tabula rasa - an opportunity to start over without prejudice

hearing, audience - an opportunity to state your case and be heard; "they condemned him without a hearing"; "he saw that he had lost his audience"

hunting ground - a place where opportunities abound

occasion - an opportunity to do something; "there was never an occasion for her to demonstrate her skill"

opening - opportunity especially for employment or promotion; "there is an opening in the sales department"

room - opportunity for; "room for improvement"

say - the chance to speak; "let him have his say"

shot, crack - a chance to do something; "he wanted a shot at the champion"

street - a situation offering opportunities; "he worked both sides of the street"; "cooperation is a two-way street"

throw - a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"