What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ample opportunity? Hardly (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "Hardly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FAT (synonym of "Ample") + CHANCE (synonym of "opportunity?"); definition: "Hardly" The answer is FAT CHANCE.

Ample opportunity? Hardly (3,6)

Times Cryptic #28589 | 12 Across | 2023-04-28 flower

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