not a hope
not a hope
Little or no chance or possibility (of succeeding, coming to pass, or achieving something). There is not a hope of them getting into the playoffs this year. There isn't a hope that they'll convict him—he's too rich and powerful!
See also: hope, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not a ˈhope
,some ˈhope(s)!
(British English, spoken) there is no or little chance of something happening: Some hope of your becoming manager — you’re far too lazy! ‘Your dad will lend you the money, won’t he?’ ‘Not a hope.’See also: hope, not
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- hope against hope, to
- live in hope
- live in hope of
- live in hope of (something)
- live in hope(s)
- if it were not for hope, the heart would break
- hope springs eternal
- third time lucky
- third time's a charm
- sometime