No chance < Fat chance < Slim chance

These phrases mean there is little or no possibility of something happening, although they have slightly different nuances.

  • 0% chance = no chance
  • 3% chance =  fat chance
  • 5% chance = slim chance

I went for a job interview today but I have fat chance of getting it; there was no chance I could get the job; there was only a slim chance I could get the job.

Do you think the rookie will make it this year? No chance!

We often talk about “probability” (= how much chance something is likely to happen). It is always good to have a variety of expressions to convey different meanings and nuances.

Good luck and Happy English Learning!