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Meaning of Buckley's chance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A very small chance; no chance at all.

Australia, idiomatic, informal, uncountable

Examples

“"So he has a chance," said Connie. "Buckley's chance, the way his luck is. Fell out with his girl he did, and lost his job, and now 'e's goin' to lose 'is life. The unluckiest man that ever lived."”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Buckley's hope Bucklin Buckling Buckman buckmast Buckmaster