Correct way to ask "no chance you can do it?"

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Which one sounds more natural to a native speaker?

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So, no chance to do it?

I think there maybe is

So no way you can do it?

I probably can

Or is there a better phrase that a native speaker would use?

There has to be negation in the question. It can't be like "Can you do this?".

Could you please add some more context? Are you asking someone to do something that they say can’t be done? Are you and someone else contemplating doing something together? — Jim, Commented Aug 6, 2016 at 19:15

Dhruvil Mehta · Accepted Answer · 2016-08-06 18:38:38Z

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Maybe this as an improvement to the first sentence? "So, no chance of you doing it? - I think there maybe is"

I do think the latter option is more natural for a speaker though.

answered Aug 6, 2016 at 18:38

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MK74 · Accepted Answer · 2016-08-09 13:38:53Z

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I'd go with "Any chance you can do this?"

answered Aug 9, 2016 at 13:38

MK74

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You're generally asked to provide an explanation with your answer in order to provide high quality answers. - From Review
– Em.
Commented Aug 9, 2016 at 14:01
And note that OP asks specifically that there be a negation.
– StoneyB on hiatus
Commented Aug 9, 2016 at 14:34

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