He won't have a look-in.

Possession is nine points of the law.

The police officer pointed his pistol at the criminal, who, in turn, held his pistol directly pointed at the officer. Neither had the advantage, the position was a stalemate.

The chances are two to one against us.

In a football game the spectators are usually ardent rooters for one of the two teams, but there also is a small group who will climb on the bandwagon of the winning team.

We have no chance against those top players.

This is a no-win situation.

Does Finland have a chance to win Eurovision this year?