A ghost of a chance In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a ghost of a chance", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2023-08-30 04:08

Meaning of A ghost of a chance

A ghost of a chance phrase noun phrase

Very little chance of succeeding in doing something

He doesn't have a ghost of a chance of winning the election.

Linda doesn't have a ghost of a chance of passing her driving test this year.

You don't have a ghost of a chance of winning the race.

Other phrases about:

Blind Luck

Nothing but fortunate chance

take a flyer (on something)

If you take a flyer (on something), you take a chance, risk, or gamble on it.

one shot in (one's) locker

The last opportunity for one to achieve something

a second bite at the cherry

A second opportunity

leave the door open (for something or doing something)

Make an opportunity available so that someone does something or something happens in the future

Origin of A ghost of a chance

This phrase dates back to the nineteenth century.

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