What is another word for not have a hope in hell?
Pronunciation: [nˌɒtɐv ɐ hˈə͡ʊp ɪn hˈɛl] (IPA) 
The phrase "not have a hope in hell" often implies a sense of hopelessness and a lack of possibility. Some synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase include "no chance," "no shot," "not a prayer," or "not a snowball's chance in hell." Other similar expressions might include "dead in the water," "up against a brick wall," or "up the creek without a paddle." Each of these phrases conveys a similar sense of despair and impossibility, indicating that the outcome being discussed is highly unlikely or impossible to achieve.
