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A supposed two chances (probabilities), being Buckleys chance (meaning a very small chance) or no chance at all.
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Have two chances - Buckley's and none — (jocular) have no chance at all (a pun on Buckley and Nunn , a Melbourne store) … Dictionary of Australian slang
have two chances - buckley's and none — Australian Slang (jocular) have no chance at all (a pun on Buckley and Nunn , a Melbourne store) … English dialects glossary
Buckley & Nunn — The Melbourne department store of Buckley and Nunn first opened its doors in 1851, and in its heyday was a store with as fine a reputation as David Jones (1838) or Myer (1900)It was especially popular with women of style. In 1914, for example,… … Wikipedia
Buckley's — /ˈbʌkliz/ (say bukleez) Colloquial –noun Also, Buckley s chance, Buckley s hope. 1. a very slim chance; forlorn hope: *You reckon I haven t got Buckley s? –d arcy niland, 1955. –phrase 2. Buckley s and none, (humorous) two chances amounting to… …
Buckley's chance — Australian. no chance at all or only a slim hope. Also called Buckley s and none, Buckley s hope. [1870 75; orig. obscure] * * * Buckley’s chance UK US noun [uncountable] australian informal used to mean that someone has no chance of achieving a… … Useful english dictionary
Buckley's chance — Australian. no chance at all or only a slim hope. Also called Buckley s and none, Buckley s hope. [1870 75; orig. obscure] * * * … Universalium
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Buckley's chance — a very slim hope or no chance at all Example:There are just two chances, Buckley s or none.Etymology:This term is well known in both Australia and New Zealand but doesn t seem to be recorded anywhere else. That suggests that the Buckley concerned … Dictionary of Australian slang
buckley's chance — Australian Slang a very slim hope or no chance at all Example:There are just two chances, Buckley s or none.Etymology:This term is well known in both Australia and New Zealand but doesn t seem to be recorded anywhere else. That suggests that the… … English dialects glossary
Buckley's chance — noun A very small chance. Syn: Buckleys See Also: Buckleys and none … Wiktionary
