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Chan-Seung Lee

Joined: 03 Dec 2005
Posts: 1032

Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject: chance

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Others suggest that if those in secure high paying positions started sharing their wealth and opportunities instead of solely aiming to make something of themselves, South Korean youth might have a slightly better chance at making it.

Is 'chance at making it' correct grammatically?
I think that 'chance to make it' is correct rather than 'chance at making it'.
Could you tell me if I am right or wrong?

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Bob S.

Joined: 29 Apr 2004
Posts: 1767
Location: So. Cal

Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject:

"Chance at making it" is colloquial English and is better in this instance.

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