fat chance
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used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true
The idiom "fat chance" is used to express extreme skepticism or a belief that something is highly unlikely to happen. The origin of this phrase is uncertain, but it likely stems from the idea that a "fat" or significant chance is actually quite slim.
- Getting a raise in this company?Fat chance with the current economy.
- You think they'll lend us their car?Fat chance!
- Fat chance you'll win the lottery, but it's fun to dream.
- You want to finish the project by tomorrow?Fat chance, it's a huge task.
- Fat chance he'll admit he was wrong; he's too stubborn.
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