Not a chance Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃæns
NAHT-uh-CHANS
nˈɒt/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns
NOT-uh-CHAHNS
Definition
Used to strongly say that something will definitely not happen, or that you are refusing a request or suggestion.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mainly spoken. Equivalent to 'no way', 'absolutely not', or 'never'. Used to express strong refusal or disbelief. Don't use in formal writing.
Spanish: ni de broma - ni lo sueñes - ni en sueñosPortuguese (BR): nem pensar - de jeito nenhumPortuguese (PT): nem pensar - de maneira nenhumaChinese (Simplified): 绝不可能 - 没门Chinese (Traditional): 絕不可能 - 沒門Hindi: बिल्कुल नहीं - ज़रा भी नहींArabic: مستحيل - لا يمكن أبداًBengali: একেবারে না - সম্ভব না - কোনোভাবেই নাRussian: ни за что - ни в коем случаеJapanese: 絶対無理 - ありえないVietnamese: không đời nào - không có cửaKorean: 절대 안 돼 - 말도 안 돼Turkish: asla - imkanı yokUrdu: کبھی نہیں - ہرگز نہیںIndonesian: tidak mungkin - sama sekali tidak
Example Sentences
Not a chance! I will not let you drive my car.
basic
- Can I have ice cream before dinner? - Not a chance.
basic
Do you think he will win the race? Not a chance.
basic
Me clean the whole basement alone? Not a chance.
natural
You think they'll lower the prices? Not a chance in this economy.
natural
If you think I'm jogging at 5 a.m., not a chance.
natural