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long shot

noun phrase

Meaning

An attempt or guess that has only a very small chance of succeeding but is worth trying.

Examples

It's a long shot, but I'll try calling the company directly to see if they have any openings.
Despite being a long shot, the team trained hard, hoping to upset the favored champions.

Synonyms: long odds, slim chance, outside chance, remote possibility

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long shot (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈlɒŋ ˌʃɒt/

Definition

An attempt or guess that has only a very small chance of succeeding but is worth trying.

Examples

It's a long shot, but I'll try calling the company directly to see if they have any openings.
Despite being a long shot, the team trained hard, hoping to upset the favored champions.
Finding a rare coin in that old jar was a real long shot, but she got lucky.

How to Use long shot

it's a long shot (idiom): Used to acknowledge that something is unlikely to succeed. — "It's a long shot, but we might still make it to the concert if we leave now."

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