as much chance as a wax cat in hell
as much chance as a wax cat in hell
Said of something that is very unlikely to happen. That interview was a complete disaster, so I think I have about as much chance as a wax cat in hell of getting the job. If you're calling a government office, you have about as much chance as a wax cat in hell of reaching a live person within 30 minutes Right, like Mom is going to let you stay out past curfew. You've got about as much chance as a wax cat in hell of that happening.
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as much chance as a wax cat in hell
As much chance as a wax cat in hell: a New England expression meaning no chance at all.
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