not stand an earthly chance

not stand an earthly chance

To have no possible or feasible chance (of doing or accomplishing something). He doesn't stand an earthly chance of winning, but I'm voting for him nonetheless. I knew I wouldn't stand an earthly chance of getting that promotion if I didn't make myself stand out in the company more.
See also: chance, earthly, not, stand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • not stand an earthly
  • not an earthly
  • not have an earthly chance
  • lose out
  • lose out on (something)
  • lose out on
  • on the (off) chance
  • on the chance
  • miss out on
  • miss out on (something)