ghost of a chance

Example Sentences

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Such a novel doesn’t sound like it has a ghost of a chance, but Karunatilaka is used to beating the odds.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2022

Which brings me to my requests, only one of which has a ghost of a chance.

From The Verge • Jun. 30, 2020

I guess there’s the ghost of a chance Nelson and Saka could be wing-backs either side of a back three but it’s unlikely.

From The Guardian • Mar. 2, 2020

The looks of disbelief no doubt reflected that Laufenberg shouldn’t have had a ghost of a chance to survive his encounter with a train.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2016

“Drysdale doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance with you around.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan