Meaning of the word "MEET BY CHANCE" in English

What does "MEET BY CHANCE" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

MEET BY CHANCE

US /miːt baɪ tʃæns/
UK /miːt baɪ tʃɑːns/

Idiom

to encounter someone or something unexpectedly

Example:
I hope we meet by chance again soon.
They met by chance at a coffee shop.