not have a cat in hell's chance

not have a cat in hell's chance

To have no possibility of succeeding, coming to pass, or achieving something. Primarily heard in UK. They don't have a cat in hell's chance of getting into the playoffs this year.See also: cat, chance, have, not

not have a cat in ˈhell’s chance

(also not have a ˈdog’s chance) (informal) have no chance at all: You haven’t got a cat in hell’s chance of buying a decent car for that amount. OPPOSITE: a sporting chanceSee also: cat, chance, have, not