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

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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
See also:
  • 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