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Definition |
the belief that something is unlikely to happen |
Examples |
1) After missing so many classes, he had a fat chance of passing
the final exam.
2) Despite the rainy weather, there's a fat chance of our picnic
happening today. |
Etymology |
The phrase finds its roots in sarcasm. Here, the word "fat" is used
ironically to mean "unlikely." Its usage dates back to the early 20th
century. |
Synonyms |
unlikely, improbable, long shot |
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