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Fat chance
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used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true
Idiom
Informal
Grammatical Information
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Abstract
Composition
complex compound
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What is the origin of the idiom "fat chance" and when to use it?
The idiom "fat chance" is used to express extreme skepticism or a belief that something is highly unlikely to happen. The origin of this phrase is uncertain, but it likely stems from the idea that a "fat" or significant chance is actually quite slim.
Examples
Fat chance he'll apologize after acting like that.
