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BY A LONG SHOT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does by a long shot mean?
• BY A LONG SHOT (adverb)
The adverb BY A LONG SHOT has 1 sense:
1. by a great deal
Familiarity information: BY A LONG SHOT used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
By a great deal
Context example:
his labors haven't ended there--not by a long shot
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