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Meaning of cat in hell's chance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A negligibly small chance; used primarily in negative constructions to express the idea of 'not even the smallest chance'.

informal

Examples

“There isn't a cat in hell's chance that any jury will convict him.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

cat in the meal tub cat in the meal-tub cat in the pan cat in the sack Cat Island cat lady