slim to none

idiom

: almost none
"What are their chances of winning?" "Slim to none."

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Bar for passing constitutional amendment is high If Ogles is serious and his resolution gains some momentum, the chances of this likely highly controversial amendment, or even less controversial ones, passing seem slim to none. Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2025 The odds of consistently nailing both decisions are slim to none. Carrie McCabe, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 According to a mix of Academy members, studio executives, and Oscars strategists, the chances of the Academy Awards being postponed at this point are slim to none, barring some cataclysmic escalation of the current force majeure. Chris Lee, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025 The odds of him staying healthy from here on out and guiding the Sixers on a deep playoff run this season seem slim to none. Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slim to none

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“Slim to none.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slim%20to%20none. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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