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chance'd be a fine thing

(British, idiomatic) , with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, idiomatic) , with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.

Origin: An ellipsis of even having a chance [to do so / at that] would be a fine thing and similar ideas, in reference to something that is either completely impossible or currently forbidden by circumstances, higher authorities, etc., originally chiefly with regard to opportunities to have sex or get married. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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