A ghost of a chance Meaning in English
expression
Definition
Used to say that something has a very small or almost no possibility of happening. It means there is hardly any chance at all.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal idiom, often used to strongly emphasize doubt or pessimism. Usually appears in negative statements: 'not a ghost of a chance.' Do not use it in formal writing. Similar to 'a snowball's chance in hell,' but less emphatic.
Example Sentences
He doesn't have a ghost of a chance of winning the race.
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There isn't a ghost of a chance that it will snow today.
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We only have a ghost of a chance to fix the computer before the meeting.
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Honestly, we don't stand a ghost of a chance against their team this season.
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She doesn't have a ghost of a chance of convincing her parents to let her go.
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With those prices, I don't have a ghost of a chance of buying that car.
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