Meaning of 'Hope against hope'
What does the saying 'Hope against hope' mean?
Idiom: Hope against hope
Meaning:
If you hope against hope, you hope for something even though there is little or no chance of your wish being fulfilled.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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