chance'd be a fine thing
Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitudeSynonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, idiomatic)Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.
Me winning the lotto? Chance'd be a fine thing.
Origin
An ellipsis of even having a chance [to do so / at that] would be a fine thing and similarAn 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.
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Synonyms
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