👻 Not a Ghost of a Chance 🌪️
Definition:
An idiom used to signify the very slim or non-existent likelihood of something happening. Much like seeing a ghost, the chance isn’t really there, folks!
Synonyms:
- Fat chance
- Snowball’s chance in hell ☃️🔥
- Slim pickings
- Long shot
- Faint hope
Antonyms:
- Sure thing
- Dead cert
- Slam dunk
Humorous Quotes:
- “I have a ghost of a chance… right after pigs fly and I win the lottery on the same day.” — Bruce O’Witty
Related Proverbs:
- “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” — Meaning don’t assume you’ll get something until you actually get it.
- “There’s no use crying over spilled milk.” — Crying won’t change what has already happened.
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Literature: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens - Dreams against the odds.
- Books: The Art of Always Being Right by Arthur Schopenhauer - Learn the tactics to argue any point, even with slim chances.
- Songs: “Only the Good Die Young” by Billy Joel - Fighting against the odds in romance.
- Poetry: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost - Making choices where the odds are unclear.
- Movies: Dumb and Dumber - Demonstrating what slim chances really look like… hilariously.
### Which of these phrases indicates very slim chances?
- [x] Not a ghost of a chance
- [ ] Clear as day
- [ ] Piece of cake
- [ ] Smooth sailing
> **Explanation:** "Not a ghost of a chance" means there's almost no chance, unlike the others which imply certainty or ease.
### Which is a synonym for "Not a ghost of a chance"?
- [x] Snowball's chance in hell
- [ ] Walk in the park
- [ ] Simple as ABC
- [ ] Crystal clear
> **Explanation:** "Snowball's chance in hell" also suggests slim to non-existent possibilities.
### True or False: 'Fat chance' is an antonym of 'Not a ghost of a chance'
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Fat chance" is synonymous with "Not a ghost of a chance," both indicating very low possibilities.
Inspirational Thought:
Remember, the less likely something is to happen, the more incredible it feels if it does! Stand strong, because sometimes even a ghost of a chance can turn things around. If nothing else, take heart in the hilarity of just trying!
Farewell from Phantom Phrasemaker - where slim chances make for big laughs and even bigger surprises! 👻✨
