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cat in hell's chance

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A negligibly small chance; used primarily in negative constructions to express the idea of 'not even the smallest chance'.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • There isn't a cat in hell's chance that any jury will convict him.

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