Not have a prayer In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "not have a prayer", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-22 05:02

Meaning of Not have a prayer

Synonyms:

stand no chance

Not have a prayer informal verb phrase

If someone does not have a prayer, they have no chance of succeeding.

Everyone thought she wouldn't have a prayer without a backer for her startup business plan, but they were wrong.

Unlike Jimmy who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, I have worked really hard, but I still don't have a prayer.

He doesn't have a prayer of beating his opponent.

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Nothing but fortunate chance

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one shot in (one's) locker

The last opportunity for one to achieve something

a second bite at the cherry

A second opportunity

a ghost of a chance

Very little chance of succeeding in doing something

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A problem or difficult circumstance

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I'm short-sighted, so forgetting my glasses is a real hair in the butter for my sight.

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