"Buckley's and none" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: en-au-Buckley's and none.ogg
Etymology: Uncertain. Various folk legends are listed at Buckley's chance. Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} Buckley's and none
  1. (Australia, idiomatic, informal) A supposed two chances (probabilities), being Buckley's chance (meaning a very small chance) or no chance at all. Tags: Australia, idiomatic, informal Synonyms: Buckley's and Nunn Related terms: Buckley's, Buckley's chance

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