Buckley's and none
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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- Buckley's and Nunn('s)
- the dust settles
- play on words
- a play on words
- (someone or something) rides again
- rides again
- (the) top of the line
- "I see," said the blind man
- on the high-road to Needham
- soda jerk