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Buckley's and none

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A supposed two chances (probabilities), being Buckley's chance (meaning a very small chance) or no chance at all.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, idiomatic, informal

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History

Etymology

Uncertain. Various folk legends are listed at Buckley's chance.