“Fat chance”

Definition

Very little or no chance.

Examples

Examples

“Fat chance he’ll finish it today.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Fat chance" mean?
"Fat chance" means very little or no chance..
How do you use "Fat chance" in a sentence?
Example: "Fat chance he’ll finish it today."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Fat chance"?
Очень маленький шанс или его отсутствие. / Շատ փոքր կամ գրեթե ոչ մի հնարավորություն։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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