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chance of a lifetime

CHANTS ov ah LYF-tym

tʃæns ɒv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm

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chanceofalifetime

Dictionary meaning

an extremely rare and valuable opportunity that may never come again; an exceptional chance that must not be wasted

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