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(Britain, idiomatic) Synonym of no chance or fat chance with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.

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chance'd be a fine thing

Source Word

chance'd be a fine thing

Phrase

Britain idiomatic

(Britain, idiomatic) Synonym of no chance or fat chance with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.

Japanese Meaning

（皮肉を込めて）実現の可能性は極めて低いが、もし実現したら素晴らしいという意味。 / ありえない、または可能性がほとんどない状況を示す表現。 / ほぼ不可能なことを、あえて前向きな表現で言い換えた慣用句。

You really think I'll be promoted by next month? Chance'd be a fine thing!

来月までに昇進すると思ってるの？そんなこと、あるわけないよ！

Sense（1）

(Britain, idiomatic) Synonym of no chance or fat chance with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.

Mrs Hawthon: Why didn't you get wed if you were so curious? There's plenty would have had you.

Fanny: Chance is a fine thing. Happen I wouldn't have had them!