Buckley's chance



Buckley's chance

Little to no chance of something. Of uncertain origin, it is either a reference to "Buckley's and none" (a pun from the former department store Buckley's & Nunn), or to the escapades of the escaped colonial convict William Buckley. Primarily heard in Australia. I'd say you have Buckley's chance of getting that loan approved.
See also: chance

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JuliYOO-leeHungarian
German (2)GYER-mahnRussian
Hohepa-Maori
TorbjÖRn-Swedish
Constance['kɔnstəns]
Tatiannata-tee-AN-ə, ta-TYAN-əEnglish (Modern)