"not give much for someone's chances" meaning in English

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Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb|head=not give much for someone's chances}} not give much for someone's chances
  1. To not believe that someone will achieve their stated aim. Translations (Translations): uskoa mahdollisuuksiin (Finnish)

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