“## ❄️ A Snowball’s Chance in Hell: Defying the Odds 🔥”
Ever tried juggling water balloons in a cactus field? Well, having a “snowball’s chance in hell” is just about as hopeful. This idiom graphically illustrates that some situations are so hopeless, succeeding in them is as likely as a snowball surviving a summer bonfire.
Similar Expressions and Related Terms:
- Chinaman’s chance: An outdated and offensive phrase meaning virtually no chance at all.
- When pigs fly: An event that is never going to happen.
- A cat in hell’s chance: Another impossibility, but from a feline’s perspective.
- Mission impossible: A task that seems unachievably difficult.
- Can’t win for losing: Struggling persistently without achieving success.
Synonyms:
- No chance
- A long shot
- Fat chance
- Incredibly unlikely
- Zero probability
Antonyms:
- High probability
- Likely
- Sure thing
- Certainty
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Asking for a favor from him is like asking for a snowball’s chance in hell—it’s amusing to watch but hopelessly futile.” - Unknown.
- “My odds at winning that game can be best described as a snowflake’s vacation in lava.” - W. T. Wittywords.
Proverbs:
- “Hope springs eternal in the human breast:” Despite the odds, humans naturally hope.
- “The darkest hour is just before the dawn:” Even in seemingly hopeless situations, relief may be near.
Recommended Literature, Books, and Films:
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Books:
- Survival of the Sickest by Dr. Sharon Moalem: This book explores how certain conditions ensure persistence against all odds.
- The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak: A hilarious tale of achieving the impossible.
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Films:
- Dumb and Dumber (1994): A comic depiction of two dim-witted friends whose adventures are navigated through highly improbably and unlikely scenarios.
- Cast Away (2000): A gripping story of survival against staggering odds on a deserted island.
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Songs:
- “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor: An inspirational anthem about confronting and conquering seemingly insurmountable challenges.
- “Against All Odds” by Phil Collins: A heartfelt tune about defying the improbable.
Intriguing Titles and Fun Concepts:
- 🍦 “Frostbitten in Inferno: Tales of Pushing Limits”
- 🌵 “Cactus Smoothies & Other Unlikely Adventures”
- 🔥 “Infernal Ice: Navigating Hell’s Freezer Aisle”
Quizzes on “A Snowball’s Chance in Hell”
### Which of these expressions means having very little chance?
- [ ] As common as a blue moon
- [x] A snowball’s chance in hell
- [ ] As predictable as sunrise
- [ ] As sure as taxes and death
> **Explanation:** "A snowball’s chance in hell" implies a situation with virtually no chance of success. The other expressions either mean rarity or certainty.
### Which phrase suggests an impossible occurrence?
- [ ] Gravy train running
- [ ] Cooler than a cucumber
- [x] When pigs fly
- [ ] Steady as a rock
> **Explanation:** "When pigs fly" is used to describe something that will never happen. It’s just about as likely as hell publicly flaunting an ice rink!
### True or False: "A snowball’s chance in hell" is an idiomatic expression meaning high probability.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** False. This phrase denotes having no chance at all, just as a snowball has no chance of staying solid in a very hot place.
Imagine, defying the unlikely, and making the impossible, possible! When faced with “a snowball’s chance in hell”, may you always melt through adversity with determination and hope.
In a world full of ovens, be the unstoppable snowball.
— Warm thoughts and cool expressions from “I. M. Flarenextinguish” on October 16, 2023.
