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
GracelynGRAYS-linEnglish (Modern)
TobinTO-binEnglish
WilfriedVIL-freetGerman
Maitland-English (Rare)
Wenonahwə-NON-əEnglish (Rare)
Cam (2)KAMEnglish