no chance phr.
a general term of dismissal or negation, no hope or possibility whatsoever.
A. Mutt in Blackbeard Compilation (1977) 107: Just think of a two ton Paderewski trying to reach the keyboard with his fingers. No chance. | ||
Sport (Adelaide) 31 Aug. 14/2: They Say [...] That Wonga thinks that when he secures that medal he will be admitted to the Saturday night hoppers. No chance, Wonga. | ||
Taking the Count 137: ‘Some fight tomorrow night,’ said Split-tooth tentatively. ‘Those big hams [...] No chance – I could lick ’em myself.’. | ‘On Account of a Lady’ in||
There Ain’t No Justice 17: ‘How’s chances for a fag?’ ‘No chance.’. | ||
Underground Dict. (1972). | ||
Beano Special No. 13 n.p.: Spain? Ho-ho! No chance! | ||
Powder 156: Ha! No chance! |