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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

• BY A LONG SHOT (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

By a great deal

Context examples:

he is the best by a long shot / his labors haven't ended there--not by a long shot

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