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 chanceSee also: cat, chance, have, not
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- 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