Outside chance
If there is an “outside chance” of something happening, it is possible, but unlikely.
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Many people, including the local Italians, are skeptical that Dominos’ American pizza will succeed in Italy, but the chain is still forging ahead with its expansion plans. Some people say that there is just a small possibility, or an “outside chance” that the American chain will succeed and win over the Italians.