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fat chance

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fat chance
Fig. very little likelihood. Fat chance he has of getting a promotion. You think she'll lend you the money? Fat chance!
See also: chance, fat
fat chance
there is very little or no possibility of that happening Will Hal make you laugh? Fat chance.
Usage notes: usually used as a separate sentence to remark on what was just said, as in the example
See also: chance, fat
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And fat adults don't stand a fat chance of making it through life.
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