look-in
Quick check-in
A look-in is a chance to participate or succeed, almost always used in the negative: The smaller candidates never got a look-in.
In British usage, it can also mean a brief visit: I'll give you a look-in on my way home.
Likelihood of occurrence
brief visit · quick stop · moment · opening · window · peek · access · entry
Impromptu brief visit
- drop-byBrief informal visit
- stopoverBrief halt mid-journey
- flying visitVery short stay
- check-inRegistering one's presence
quick stop · house call · courtesy call · swing by · passing through · short stay · hello · catching up
Make an effort
- attackAggressive act against another
- possessionState of owning
- offensive pushAggressive forward military action
- near missNarrowly averted incident
scoring chance · close call · attempt · drive · breakaway · rush · play · approach
chance
Likelihood of occurrence
brief visit · quick stop · drop-by · moment · opening · window · peek · access · entry · invitation
pop-in
Impromptu brief visit
- drop-byBrief informal visit
- stopoverBrief halt mid-journey
- flying visitVery short stay
quick stop · check-in · house call · courtesy call · swing by · passing through · short stay · hello · catching up
try
Make an effort
- attackAggressive act against another
- possessionState of owning
- offensive pushAggressive forward military action
scoring chance · near miss · close call · attempt · drive · breakaway · rush · play · approach · strike
look-insojourn
Brief stay away
settling in · residency · residence · overnight stay · occupation
look-inexclusion
Being barred from participation
no chance · lockout · rejection · non-participation · marginalization