Buckley's hope



Buckley's hope

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 hope of getting that loan approved.
See also: hope

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alfhard-Ancient Germanic
HarriHAHR-ree (Finnish)Finnish, Welsh
Felicjanfe-LEETS-yahnPolish
ŠImun-Croatian
NollaigNAWL-əgIrish
PÄIvÄPIE-vaFinnish