2006-12-18 10:08:06 · 12 answers · asked by cali909ems 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Not really the same thing ... fat chance is said with sarcasm, while slim chance is said with sincerity. ~
2006-12-18 10:17:07 · answer #1 · answered by Pey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fat chance is a slang expression meaning you don't have a chance in the world.
Slim chance is literal and there is still a possibility that you might have a chance.
So they do not mean the same thing.
2006-12-18 19:15:04 · answer #2 · answered by Aussies-Online 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two cents worth: because what is considered "fat" and "slim" are or were defined in a narrow range of weight when these expressions first entered English. Since our definitions of "fat" and "slim" have expanded (pardon the pun) over time, the expressions have not kept pace.
2006-12-18 18:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by ensign183 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b\c u when u say fat chance u are sayin the same thing as wen u say slim chance
like its a fat chance your gonna get a real answer to this question
and its a slim chance your gonna get a real answer to this question
2006-12-18 21:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by chisomasonye987 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't - slim chance means you there is a tiny possibility that it will still happen.
Fat Chance is an almost derogatory way of saying "No way in hell"
2006-12-18 18:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fat chance is sarcastic, slim chance is literal.
2006-12-18 18:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by booda2009 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone says "fat chance" they are being sarcastic and mean slim chance. Like when someone says "good luck" when you they think what you say won't happen, they say it in a sarcastic tone.
2006-12-18 18:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One is sarcastic and the other is a straight forward comment.
2006-12-18 21:34:49 · answer #8 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who is making the statement.
2006-12-18 18:14:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a very very good question.i think the best i've seen on here but i'm sorry i don't know why this is the way it is.
2006-12-18 18:10:32 · answer #10 · answered by debra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋