Not have a snowball's chance in hell Meaning in English

expression

US

NAHT HAV AY snoh-BAWLZ CHANS IN HEL

UK

NOT hav AY snoh-BAWLZ ch-AHNS in HEL

Definition

This expression means to have no chance at all of succeeding or something happening; it is completely impossible.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and somewhat humorous; used for emphasis when something is impossible. Common in speech, rarely in formal writing. Similar to 'no chance at all' or 'not a hope in hell.' Avoid in very formal or academic settings.

• Spanish: no tener ninguna posibilidad - no tener la más mínima oportunidad
• Portuguese (BR): não ter a menor chance - não ter chance nenhuma
• Portuguese (PT): não ter hipótese nenhuma - não ter qualquer hipótese
• Chinese (Simplified): 毫无希望 - 毫无机会
• Chinese (Traditional): 毫無希望 - 毫無機會
• Hindi: कोई मौका नहीं होना - बिल्कुल भी संभावना न होना
• Arabic: لا توجد أي فرصة - مستحيل
• Bengali: একেবারে কোনো সুযোগ না থাকা
• Russian: не иметь ни малейшего шанса - не иметь никаких шансов
• Japanese: 全く見込みがない - 可能性が全くない
• Vietnamese: không có chút cơ hội nào
• Korean: 전혀 가능성이 없다 - 희망이 없다
• Turkish: hiç şansı olmamak - imkânsız olmak
• Urdu: بالکل بھی موقع نہ ہونا
• Indonesian: tidak punya harapan sama sekali - sama sekali tidak mungkin

Example Sentences

She doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning the race.

basic

We don't have a snowball's chance in hell against that team.

basic

If he doesn't study, he won't have a snowball's chance in hell of passing the test.

basic

Honestly, you don't have a snowball's chance in hell of convincing her.

natural

They didn't have a snowball's chance in hell, but they tried anyway.

natural

Do you really think we have a snowball's chance in hell of getting tickets this late?

natural