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Not have a dog’s chance

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Extreme ImprobabilityPlay
Used to express that something is extremely unlikely to happen or is virtually impossible. SlideEven with hard work, you don't have a dog's chance of becoming a pro athlete at 40.
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The phrase doesn't involve dogs; it’s a metaphor for a very low probability of success. SlideI'm so behind in the race, I haven't got a dog's chance of catching up.
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Conveys a pessimistic outlook and is usually used to manage expectations. SlideWith the market crash, our investment doesn't have a dog's chance of paying off.