He has not a Chinaman's chance of winning this race.
Chinaman's chance
idiomNo chance; zero possibility.
Origin
disputed originOriginally a reference to the socio-economic prospects of immigrant Chinese labour in the United States in the 19th century, which often involved highly dangerous work on the railroads.
Without any experience or training, she realized she did not have a Chinaman's chance of getting the job.
Given the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution, the defense attorney knew his client did not have a Chinaman's chance of an acquittal.
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blow one's chance
To ruin, or fail to capitalise on an opportunity.
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Buckley's chance
A very small chance; no chance at all.
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chance upon
To find (someone or something) by chance.
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dog's chance
Little or no likelihood.
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fat chance
Little or no chance, a low or nonexistent likelihood of occurrence or success; a faint chance.
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fighting chance
A chance that is dependent on success in a struggle, with the implication that such success is not unattainable.
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in with a chance
Having a chance.
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jump at the chance
To immediately accept an offer; to seize an opportunity.