Some hope!

phrase

Used to express that there is very little or no chance of something happening.

Some hope! He doesn't even have the required qualifications for the job.
Visual representation of "some hope!" - Used to express that there is very little or no chance of something happening.

Often appears as...

  • some hope of success
  • some hope of survival

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

Used to express that there is very little or no chance of something happening.

Some hope! He doesn't even have the required qualifications for the job.
Visual representation of "some hope!" - Used to express that there is very little or no chance of something happening.

Often appears as...

  • some hope of success
  • some hope of survival

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "some hope!"
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Sarcasm

Often used sarcastically to indicate the opposite of hope; usually that something is unlikely to happen.

Illustration for Sarcasm
He's going to clean his room without being told? Some hope!
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Colloquial

Considered informal, it's used more in casual conversation than in formal writing or speech.

Illustration for Colloquial
You think they'll give us extra vacation days? Some hope!
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Pessimism

Conveys a negative outlook; implies a situation is hopeless or a person is pessimistic about the outcome.

Illustration for Pessimism
Winning the lottery to solve our problems? Some hope!
Visual representation of the word "Some hope!"

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