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long shot
noun \ˈlȯŋ-ˌshät\
: an attempt or effort that is not likely to be successful
: a person or thing that is not likely to win something (such as a contest or race)
Full Definition of LONG SHOT
1
: a venture involving great risk but promising a great reward if successful; also : a venture unlikely to succeed
2
: an entry (as in a horse race) given little chance of winning
3
: a bet in which the chances of winning are slight but the possible winnings great
— by a long shot
: by a great deal
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First Known Use of LONG SHOT
1867
Rhymes with LONG SHOT
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