long shot
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long shot
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long shots
long shot
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long shots
Britannica Dictionary definition of LONG SHOT
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1
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an attempt or effort that is not likely to be successful
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I hope to double my profits, but I know that's a long shot.
2
chiefly US
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a person or thing that is not likely to win something (such as a contest or race)
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The horse was a long shot, but we bet on him anyway.
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She always bets on long shots at the racetrack.
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a political long shot
by a long shot
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by a great extent or degree
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by far
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It was the biggest problem we had—by a long shot.
not by a long shot
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not at all
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Our work isn't done yet, not by a long shot. [=we still have a lot more work to do]
