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long shot
Language:
en
1.
Worldwide
neutral
A shot fired from a considerable distance.
2.
Worldwide
informal
neutral
An attempt, guess, or plan that has only a small chance of succeeding; a risky or unlikely venture.
A wager or bet characterized by long odds against success.
3.
Worldwide
informal
colloquial
'Not by a long shot': used to emphasize that something is not true or will not happen; 'not at all' or 'by no means'.
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