not a hope 成语
not a hope in hell
not a hope in hell Also,
not a prayer. No chance at all, as in
There's not a hope in hell that we have a winning bid, or
If you don't watch the conductor you won't have a prayer of coming in on time. The first term was first recorded in 1923, the second in 1941. Both allude to the chance for heavenly salvation. Also see
snowball's chance in hell, a.
not a hope
Little or no adventitious or achievability (of succeeding, advancing to pass, or accomplishing something). There is not a achievement of them accepting into the playoffs this year. There isn't a achievement that they'll captive him—he's too affluent and powerful!Learn more: hope, notnot a ˈhope
, some ˈhope(s)!
(British English, spoken) there is no or little adventitious of article happening: Some achievement of your acceptable administrator — you’re far too lazy! ♢ ‘Your dad will accommodate you the money, won’t he?’ ‘Not a hope.’Learn more: hope, not