By-a-long-shot Definition

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(idiomatic, usually with a negative) By a wide margin; indicates a very big difference or disparity.

He couldn't keep up with me, not by a long shot.
He speaks better than he writes, by a long shot.
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By-a-long-shot Sentence Examples

  • Betsy, it's not over by a long shot.

  • That's not been decided—not by a long shot!

  • That's not been decided—not by a long shot!

  • Not every cheer is going to be constructive and positive, not by a long shot.

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