Cool MateOpportunity vs Through corridors of chance
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Opportunity
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
Through corridors of chance
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Opportunity
| Opportunity | Through corridors of chance | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //θruː ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz əv tʃæns//🇺🇸 //θru ˈkɔrdɪdɔrz əv tʃæns// |
| Meaning | A chance to do something or improve your situation. | In uncertain situations where opportunities arise. |
| Example | She seized the opportunity to travel abroad for her studies. | We discover new experiences often by walking through corridors of chance. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | ample, considerable, plenty of, have, find, get, exist, arise, come, opportunity for, at the earliest opportunity, at the first (possible) opportunity, at every available opportunity | navigate through corridors of chance, find opportunities in corridors of chance, explore corridors of chance, walk through corridors of chance, face uncertainty in corridors of chance |
| Antonyms | obstacle, hindrance, barrier | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'chance'—they are similar but 'opportunity' often implies a better or more favorable condition., Using it inappropriately in negative contexts—'opportunity' usually has a positive connotation. | Using in a literal context instead of metaphorical., Confusing it with 'through the corridors' implying physical movement., Overusing it in casual conversations. |
| Usage notes | Used in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate for discussing career chances, events, or possibilities. Avoid using in overly casual situations. | Use in contexts discussing life’s unpredictability or opportunities; more poetic than conversational. |
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Frequently asked questions: Opportunity vs Through corridors of chance
What's the difference between Opportunity and Through corridors of chance?
Opportunity: A chance to do something or improve your situation. Through corridors of chance: In uncertain situations where opportunities arise.
Which is more common: Opportunity and Through corridors of chance?
Opportunity is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Opportunity: She seized the opportunity to travel abroad for her studies. Through corridors of chance: We discover new experiences often by walking through corridors of chance.
Can I use Opportunity and Through corridors of chance interchangeably?
Not always. Opportunity and Through corridors of chance are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.