What does One chance mean?

Originally refers to a scam where unsuspecting passengers enter a taxi or bus only to be robbed. In slang, anything described as one chance means a fraudulent or dangerous financial trap. For example: That investment with 50% returns in a week sounds like one chance – avoid am! (English/Pidgin, meaning "That investment promising 50% returns in a week sounds like a scam – avoid it!")

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One chance can also mean: Originally describes rogue taxis that rob passengers, but now any scam or trap. If someone says 'I entered one chance,' it means they fell victim to a scam/ambush. It's a warning for sketchy opportunities.

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Added August 02, 2025

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Originally refers to a scam where unsuspecting passengers enter a taxi or bus only to be robbed. In slang, anything described as one chance means a fraudulent or dangerous financial trap.

"That investment with 50% returns in a week sounds like one chance – avoid am! (English/Pidgin, meaning "That investment promising 50% returns in a week sounds like a scam – avoid it!")"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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Originally describes rogue taxis that rob passengers, but now any scam or trap. If someone says 'I entered one chance,' it means they fell victim to a scam/ambush. It's a warning for sketchy opportunities.

"That investment app na one chance, my guy put money and the app disappear. (Meaning: That investment app is a trap – my friend put in money and then the app vanished.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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