Buckleys

Buckley's

Little to no chance of something. Of uncertain origin, it is either a reference to "Buckley's and none" (a pun on the name of former department store Buckley & Nunn), or to the escapades of the escaped colonial convict William Buckley. Primarily heard in Australia. I'd say you have Buckley's of getting that loan approved.

Buckley's and none

Little to no chance of something. It is likely a pun on the name "Buckley & Nunn," a department store that was founded in 1851. It is often preceded by "two chances" in some form or another. Primarily heard in Australia. A: "Do you think she'd go out on a date with me?" B: "I'd say you have two chances—Buckley's and none."

Buckley's chance

Little to no chance of something. Of uncertain origin, it is either a reference to "Buckley's and none" (a pun on the name of the former department store Buckley & Nunn), or to the escapades of the escaped colonial convict William Buckley. Primarily heard in Australia. I'd say you have Buckley's chance of getting that loan approved.

Buckley's hope

have Buckley's (chance)

To have little to no chance of doing something. Of uncertain origin, it is either a reference to "Buckley's and none" (a pun on the name of the former department store Buckley's & Nunn), or to the escapades of the escaped colonial convict William Buckley. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. I'd say you have Buckley's chance of getting that loan approved.

Buckley's chance

a forlorn hope; no chance at all. Australian & New Zealand informal

The phrase is often shortened simply to Buckley's . Who or what Buckley was remains uncertain: the name is sometimes said to refer to William Buckley , a convict transported to Australia in 1802 who escaped and lived with the Aborigines for many years, despite dire predictions as to his chances of survival.

1948 Vance Palmer Golconda Buckley's chance we have of getting our price if we're left to face the companies alone.

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释义	Buckleys Buckley's Little to no chance of something. Of uncertain origin, it is either a reference to "Buckley's and none" (a pun on the name of former department store Buckley & Nunn), or to the escapades of the escaped colonial convict William Buckley. Primarily heard in Australia. I'd say you have Buckley's of getting that loan approved. Buckley's and none Little to no chance of something. It is likely a pun on the name "Buckley & Nunn," a department store that was founded in 1851. It is often preceded by "two chances" in some form or another. Primarily heard in Australia. A: "Do you think she'd go out on a date with me?" B: "I'd say you have two chances—Buckley's and none." See also: and, none Buckley's chance Little to no chance of something. Of uncertain origin, it is either a reference to "Buckley's and none" (a pun on the name of the former department store Buckley & Nunn), or to the escapades of the escaped colonial convict William Buckley. Primarily heard in Australia. I'd say you have Buckley's chance of getting that loan approved. See also: chance Buckley's hope Little to no chance of something. Of uncertain origin, it is either a reference to "Buckley's and none" (a pun on the name of the former department store Buckley & Nunn), or to the escapades of the escaped colonial convict William Buckley. Primarily heard in Australia. I'd say you have Buckley's hope of getting that loan approved. See also: hope have Buckley's (chance) To have little to no chance of doing something. Of uncertain origin, it is either a reference to "Buckley's and none" (a pun on the name of the former department store Buckley's & Nunn), or to the escapades of the escaped colonial convict William Buckley. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. I'd say you have Buckley's chance of getting that loan approved. See also: have Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Buckley's chance a forlorn hope; no chance at all. Australian & New Zealand informal The phrase is often shortened simply to Buckley's . Who or what Buckley was remains uncertain: the name is sometimes said to refer to William Buckley , a convict transported to Australia in 1802 who escaped and lived with the Aborigines for many years, despite dire predictions as to his chances of survival. 1948 Vance Palmer Golconda Buckley's chance we have of getting our price if we're left to face the companies alone. See also: chance Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: Buckley Buckley's Buckley's chance Buckley's hope have Buckley's have Buckley's (chance) gussied up, to get (all) go to the mattresses black stump hogan References in periodicals archive Geraint Richards, prosecuting for the RSPCA, described the horrific conditions of the Buckleys' home. Man is locked up for animal neglect [Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir, Christopher Buckley, Twelve, 272 pages] Dreams from his father [An American Family: The Buckleys, Reid Buckley, Threshold Editions, 459 pages] Conservatism's First Family Breweries own pubs so smaller breweries have difficulty getting their beers in.: The Buckley brewing tradition:The brewing heritage of the Buckley family stretches back to the early 19th century after the Rev James Buckley married the eldest daughter of Henry Child who had founded Childs Brewery in Llanelli. It's great to keep alive a brewing tradition of nearly two and a half centuries Packed with more than 200 photographs, The Buckley Railway Album & Associated Industries offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. WALES: 'Lost' rail line remembered The victory confirms Buckley's position as the UK's leading label printing business for well-known food, drink and cosmetic brands. Buckleys scores hat-trick at national print awards The latest generation of an award-winning testing kit that detects faults in insulating anti corrosive coatings is being launched by Buckleys, For decades, Buckleys' portable testing kits have been a familiar sight on construction and building sites across the UK and around the world, on land and at sea. Fault detection available Keeping our Republic, Buckley concluded, "requires that our government recognize that the people have rejected the Iraq war" and are demanding that Congress get us out of this disastrous situation: ... Right at the end: William F. Buckley's last gift to conservatism may have been his opposition to the Iraq War Buckleys, one of the UK's leading printers of wet glue labels for the food and drink packaging industries, has been awarded 'Grade A' supplier status by H.J. H.J. Heinz labels Buckleys 'Grade A' supplier The previous owners invited the couple to buy the business, and the Buckleys subsequently approached accountancy firm Duncan Sheard Glass to help with the buyout. MD has big plans for company after buyout By managing all the processes in-house, from origination through to transport -- Buckleys ensures accuracy and consistency in colour and detail. Award winning food and drink labels. (News) It is to be displayed in a vacant shop at the front of the Buckley Precinct. Century-old potter's wheel turns full circle; Item goes on show in town Buckley, Jr., which makes Felzenberg the Larry Fortensky of biography. HE DIDN'T LIKE IKE Buckley, 84, died on Monday, September 22, 2014 at home after a long illness. Jeanne Buckley Though his appearance at his high school alma mater was advertised and anticipated, novelist Christopher Buckley was absent from the two-and-a-half-day early summer conference remembering "The Catholic William F. 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