get/have a look-in[usually in negatives] British EnglishBrE informalCHANCE/OPPORTUNITY to have a chance to take part in or succeed in something 有参与的机会;有成功的希望 Arsenal barely got a look-in (=were very unsuccessful) during the second half of the match. 下半场中阿森纳队几乎没有任何机会。
get/have a look-in• When it comes to the 3,000 metres steeplechase, no other country gets a look-in.• Powys & Jones have real promise but can't get a look-in.• Torque-steer wouldn't get a look-in.
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