not have a hope in hell (of doing something)
not have a hope in hell
To have no possibility of succeeding, coming to pass, or achieving something. They don't have a hope in hell of getting into the playoffs this year.
See also: have, hell, hope, not
not have a hope in hell (of doing something)
To not have any chance at all of doing or achieving something. With that giant supermarket opening up across the street, our little grocery store won't have a hope in hell of staying open. You think you can beat me? Ha! You don't have a hope in hell.
See also: have, hell, hope, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not have a hope in hell
INFORMALCOMMON If someone or something does not have a hope in hell, there is no chance that they will be successful. Everybody knows they haven't got a hope in hell of forming a government anyway. The marriage didn't have a hope in hell.
See also: have, hell, hope, not
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
not have a ˌhope in ˈhell
(informal) not have any chance at all: You haven’t got a hope in hell of winning the race — you’re far too slow!See also: have, hell, hope, not
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- not have a hope in hell
- not a hope in hell
- not have a cat in hell's chance
- stand a chance
- not have a chance in hell (of doing something)
- run around in circles, to
- whistle in the wind
- keep the lid on (something)
- keep the lid on something
- some people (just) don't know when to give up