have a cat in hell's chance(not) have a cat in hell's chance
British to have no chance at all of achieving something.
Thay haven't a cat in hell's chance of getting over the mountain in weather like this.
(usually + of + doing something)
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not have a cat in hell's chance
To have no possibility of succeeding, coming to pass, or achieving something. Primarily heard in UK. They don't have a cat in hell's chance of getting into the playoffs this year.
not have a cat in ˈhell’s chance
(also not have a ˈdog’s chance) (informal) have no chance at all: You haven’t got a cat in hell’s chance of buying a decent car for that amount. OPPOSITE: a sporting chance