slim to none

phrase

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

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Yet the chances of most winning the division are slim to none. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The chances of drafting a true RB1 on these teams are slim to none. Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 The chances of this happening are slim to none, of course, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t concern about the health of King Charles. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2026 Yes, there are behind-the-scenes snippets from their projects with candid photos, but the chances of us seeing the inside of one of their houses feels slim to none. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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