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Well, I always thought of "fat chance" as really meaning NO chance and "slim chance" as meaning that there is a slight chance though not likely. I also think that "fat chance" is a bit more crude than "slim chance".
sshazzam
Fat Chance is sarcastic - "Ya, You have a GREAT chance and winning the lottery."
Slim Chance is literal. "You don't have a chance in hell of winning the lottery."
cadetkilburn
When someone tells you that there is a slim chance of something happening, that means that probably will not happen. The phase "fat chance" means the same thing, but it is said in a sarcastic manner, thus negating any positive aspect that the phrase implies.
rollieoolie
what a wonderful question. seems like americans cant make up their minds to me.
The Mac
This semantic is easy.
"Fat Chance" means not a chance in the world.
There's a fat chance that George Mason will win the NCAA tournament.
"Slim Chance" means just that; the chances are slim.
George Mason has a slim chance to make it to the Final Four.
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The inconsistencies of the American english language are profound and vast.
lbwtr92
"Slim Chance" is the actual term used. "Fat Chance" is merely a sarcastic alternative meaning the exact same thing if you understand the sarcastic undertone.
rach
wow thats a really good question
montagedog
They dont!
Fat chance you will get the answer to this question.
Slim chance you will.
vman198
because they are both chances... if I said "medium chance" you would still have a chance.
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