chance'd be a fine thing

Etymology
An ellipsis of    [to do so / at that]      and similar ideas, in reference to something that is either completely impossible or currently forbidden by circumstances, higher authorities, etc., originally chiefly with regard to opportunities to have sex or get married.

Phrase

 * 1)   or fat chance with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.
 * 2) * 2009 September 18, Jesse Armstrong & al., , Season 6, Episode 1:
 * Come on. You're management, Corrigan. Get it sorted. Right. Chance would be a fine thing. [VO] That's a thing people say, isn't it... Mark, can't you reset it? Chance would be a fine thing, Lisa. I know what you should do. Coffee run. Corrigan, 200 lattes. Good, good one Jeff. Chance would be a fine thing, a fine thing indeed. [VO] Hmm. Saying that too often now.
 * 1) * 2012 September 23,, , Season 3, Episode 2:
 * Dr Clarkson: Sit down and put your feet up if you can. Mrs Patmore: Oh, chance'd be a fine thing.
 * Dr Clarkson: Sit down and put your feet up if you can. Mrs Patmore: Oh, chance'd be a fine thing.