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cat's chance in hell

cat's chance in hell is the alternative form of cat in hell's chance.

Meaning of cat in hell's chance

Noun

a cat in hell's chance

  1. (informal) A negligibly small chance; used primarily in negative constructions to express the idea of 'not even the smallest chance'.
    • There isn't a cat in hell's chance that any jury will convict him.

Questions about cat's chance in hell

What is cat's chance in hell the alternative form of?
Cat's chance in hell is the alternative form of cat in hell's chance.

Words near cat's chance in hell in the dictionary

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  3. cat's asses
  4. cat's breakfast
  5. cat's breakfasts
  6. cat's chance in hell
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