not have a cat in hell's chance

not have a cat in hell's chance

To have no possibility of succeeding, coming to pass, or achieving something. Primarily heard in UK. They don't have a cat in hell's chance of getting into the playoffs this year.
See also: cat, chance, have, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

not have a cat in ˈhell’s chance

(also not have a ˈdog’s chance) (informal) have no chance at all: You haven’t got a cat in hell’s chance of buying a decent car for that amount. OPPOSITE: a sporting chance
See also: cat, chance, have, not
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • not have a hope in hell
  • not have a hope in hell (of doing something)
  • not a cat in hell's chance
  • not a hope in hell
  • stand a chance
  • a lost cause
  • lost cause
  • lost cause, a
  • soldier on
  • milk the ram