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English Vocabulary – LONG SHOT

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The expression LONG SHOT means an attempt or effort that is not likely to be successful:

My goal was to reduce the costs, but I was aware of the fact that without laying off some workers it was a long shot.

Your plan is a long shot, but I don’t want to discourage you.

Look, I know it’s a long shot, but I still want to try.

It may also mean a person or thing that is not likely to win sth (like a contest or race):

He put his bet on your greyhound, but I think the dog’s a long shot.

Betting on long shots at the racetrack is not a good idea, although from time to time it may turn out profitable.

Although we think she’s a long shot, some people believe she could win the election.

The expression BY A LONG SHOT means by far:

It’s the most difficult situation I ever dealt with—by a long shot.

The expression NOT BY A LONG SHOT means not at all:

I’m not done with you yet, not by a long shot.

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