Not a hope in hell Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhoʊp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɛɫ
NAHT uh HOHP in HEL
nˈɒt/ /æɪ/ /hˈəʊp/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈɛl
NOT uh HOHP in HEL
Definition
This expression means that there is absolutely no chance something will happen; it is completely impossible.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often used for strong emphasis on impossibility. Can sound slightly dramatic or humorous. Similar to 'no chance' or 'not a chance'. Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: ni una posibilidad - de ninguna maneraPortuguese (BR): nenhuma chance - nem pensarPortuguese (PT): nenhuma hipótese - nem pensarChinese (Simplified): 绝无可能 - 根本不可能Chinese (Traditional): 絕無可能 - 根本不可能Hindi: ज़रा भी उम्मीद नहीं - बिल्कुल भी संभव नहींArabic: لا أمل إطلاقًا - مستحيلBengali: কোনো আশা নেই - একেবারে অসম্ভবRussian: ни малейшего шанса - никаких шансовJapanese: 絶対に無理 - 望みは全くないVietnamese: không có chút hy vọng nào - hoàn toàn không thểKorean: 전혀 가능성이 없다 - 가망이 없다Turkish: hiçbir şansı yok - imkânsızUrdu: بالکل بھی امید نہیں - مکمل طور پر ناممکنIndonesian: tidak ada harapan sama sekali - mustahil
Example Sentences
You have not a hope in hell of winning that race.
basic
There's not a hope in hell that he'll arrive on time.
basic
We have not a hope in hell of finishing this today.
basic
They said I'd get a promotion, but honestly, I have not a hope in hell.
natural
Apply for that job? I've got not a hope in hell.
natural
If you think he's calling back, you've got not a hope in hell.
natural