not have a cat in hell's chance
The phrase "not have a cat in hell's chance" is an idiomatic expression used to convey an extremely unlikely or impossible situation. It suggests that someone or something lacks any reasonable possibility or hope of achieving a desired outcome. The phrase combines the imagery of a cat (which is typically associated with agility and quickness) being stuck or trapped in an extremely hostile or impossible environment like hell.
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