Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chance-would-be-a-fine-thing
idiomatic expression
/ˈtʃæns.wʊd.biː.ə.faɪn.θɪŋ/
Definition
A phrase expressing a whimsical or sarcastic remark about how an opportunity or possibility would indeed be a good situation, often used when the likelihood of that chance occurring is low.
Examples
- “If I won the lottery, chance-would-be-a-fine-thing!”
- “If he shows up on time, that would be a chance-would-be-a-fine-thing!”
Meaning
This phrase implies a skeptical acknowledgment of a hypothetical favorable situation that is unlikely to happen, often used in a humorous context.
Synonyms
- “What a nice idea”
- “If only!”
- “Wouldn’t that be great?”
