Fat chance Meaning in English
expression
ˈfæt/ /ˈtʃæns
FAT chanss
fˈæt/ /tʃˈɑːns
FAT chaahnss
Definition
This is a sarcastic expression meaning there is little or no possibility that something will happen.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and sarcastic; often the opposite of what it sounds like. Similar to 'no way' or 'not a chance'. Used when you believe something is extremely unlikely.
Spanish: ni en sueños - ninguna posibilidad - imposiblePortuguese (BR): nem pensar - chance zero - sem chancePortuguese (PT): nem pensar - hipótese remotaChinese (Simplified): 没门 - 没戏 - 根本不可能Chinese (Traditional): 沒門 - 沒戲 - 根本不可能Hindi: कोई संभावना नहीं - बिलकुल भी नहींArabic: مستحيل - لا أمل - لا فرصةBengali: কিছুতেই নয় - কোনও সম্ভাবনা নেইRussian: маловероятно - ни за чтоJapanese: 絶対無理 - ありえないVietnamese: không đời nào - không có cửaKorean: 어림도 없다 - 절대 안 돼Turkish: hiç şansı yok - mümkün değilUrdu: ناممکن - کوئی امکان نہیںIndonesian: tidak mungkin - kecil kemungkinan
Example Sentences
"Can I borrow your car tonight?" "Fat chance."
basic
Do you think he'll arrive on time? Fat chance.
basic
Winning the lottery? Fat chance.
basic
She thinks her strict parents will let her go to the party? Fat chance.
natural
You want a pay raise this year? Fat chance with the economy like this.
natural
If you think he'll change his mind, fat chance.
natural