An extremely slim chance; a hopeless undertaking — most often used in the negative.
Examples:
- He hasn't a Chinaman's chance of finishing the work in time.
Origin: Late 1800s; now considered offensive
Synonyms: ghost of a chance
An extremely slim chance; a hopeless undertaking — most often used in the negative.
Examples:
Origin: Late 1800s; now considered offensive
Synonyms: ghost of a chance