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Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, idiomatic
Synonyms: no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude
Antonyms: none provided
History
An ellipsis of even having a chance [to do so / at that] would be a fine thing and similar ideas, in reference to something that is either completely impossible or currently forbidden by circumstances, higher authorities, etc., originally chiefly with regard to opportunities to have sex or get married.
