no hope or chance
(australian slang, also Buckleys)
Buckley (1780-1856) was an English convict sent to Australia who escaped and survived against the odds for 32 years - living with local aborigines. Everyone had given up on him. Although he survived, the phrase is often used to indicate no hope or chance at all, which is what was thought of they guy until he later surrendered to white settlers.
(australian slang, also Buckleys)
Buckley (1780-1856) was an English convict sent to Australia who escaped and survived against the odds for 32 years - living with local aborigines. Everyone had given up on him. Although he survived, the phrase is often used to indicate no hope or chance at all, which is what was thought of they guy until he later surrendered to white settlers.
by drleah December 18, 2009