chance would be a fine thing
chance would be a fine thing
A phrase used in reference to something that seems unlikely to happen. Primarily heard in UK. Michael asking me to the dance? Oh sure, chance would be a fine thing! Chance'd be a fine thing, but I doubt I'll ever earn enough to afford a house in London.
See also: chance, fine, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
chance would be a fine thing
People say chance would be a fine thing when there is almost no possibility of doing something they might like to do. She asked if I was going to get married. Chance would be a fine thing! boe2002
See also: chance, fine, thing
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
chance would be a fine thing
used to express a belief that something desirable that has just been mentioned is unlikely to happen. informalSee also: chance, fine, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
ˈchance would be a fine thing
(British English, spoken) used to say that you would like to do something but will probably not have the opportunity: ‘Are you going on holiday this year?’ ‘Chance would be a fine thing — I can’t even afford a day trip to London!’See also: chance, fine, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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