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Dog's chance
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a very little or no chance of success
Idiom
Informal
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
What is the origin of the idiom "dog's chance" and when to use it?
The idiom "dog's chance" likely originated from the idea that a dog, when facing certain difficult or adverse circumstances, might have a low chance of success. It is used to describe a situation where the odds of success or a favorable outcome are perceived to be very slim or unlikely.
Examples
He doesn't have a dog's chance of winning the case.
