Phrase guide

not give much for someone's chances

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

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verb

Meaning 1

To not believe that someone will achieve their stated aim.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I don't give much for your chances of including all words in all languages.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: like someone's chances, fancy someone's chances

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: uskoa mahdollisuuksiin — Translations
  • French: donner cher de la peau de — Translations
  • Polish: wątpić — Translations