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| long shot (plural long shots) |
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1. somebody or something unlikely to win: somebody or something that is unlikely to win a race or competition
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2. gambling bet unlikely to win: a bet on somebody or something that is unlikely to win a race or competition
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3. venture unlikely to succeed: a venture that has little chance of success, although, if successful, an excellent chance of profit or reward
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4. photog camera shot of distant object: a camera shot taken some distance from the object or scene
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(not) by a long shot (not) in any way at all (informal)
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