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Buckley's chance

noun Australian.
  1. no chance at all or only a slim hope.
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Origin of Buckley's chance

First recorded in 1870–75; origin obscure
Also called Buckley's and none, Buckley's hope.
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Buckley's chance

noun
  1. Australian and NZ slang no chance at allOften shortened to: Buckley's
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Word Origin for Buckley's chance

C19: of obscure origin
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