not have a cat in hell's chance
informal Have no chance at all: the plan did not have a cat in hell’s chance of succeeding...- I can grin pleasantly and make nice speeches, but I don't have a cat in hell's chance of getting anywhere.
- The American-based organisation are in the United Kingdom because they don't have a cat in hell's chance of getting away with their propaganda in the United States.
- Good luck to all the home nations - including the three who don't have a cat in hell's chance of winning it.
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