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no chance

idiom
Meaning

Absolutely not; under no circumstances.


Examples
SIMPLE

I have no chance of finishing this work today.

CONTEXTUAL

He asked if I wanted to go skydiving, but I told him there is no chance I am doing that.

COMPLEX

Given the severity of the storm and the lack of proper equipment, there was no chance the expedition could reach the summit safely.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blow one's chance

    To ruin, or fail to capitalise on an opportunity.

  2. 02

    Buckley's chance

    A very small chance; no chance at all.

  3. 03

    chance upon

    To find (someone or something) by chance.

  4. 04

    chances are

    It is likely that, it is probable that

  5. 05

    Chinaman's chance

    No chance; zero possibility.

  6. 06

    dog's chance

    Little or no likelihood.

  7. 07

    fancy one's chances

    To believe that one has a good chance of success.

  8. 08

    fat chance

    Little or no chance, a low or nonexistent likelihood of occurrence or success; a faint chance.

Last updated April 17, 2026