A long shot
noun
Something that has a very small probability of happening or working.
Running a marathon is a long shot for me, I've barely exercised all year.
Often appears as...
- winning is a long shot
- it's a long shot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
In photography or film, a shot taken from a long distance.
The director used a long shot to capture the entire landscape.
Often appears as...
- a long shot of
- use a long shot
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In sports, an attempt or guess that is unlikely to be successful.
He decided to try a long shot, even though he wasn't sure it would reach the goal.
Often appears as...
- try a long shot
- take a long shot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
Something that has a very small probability of happening or working.
Running a marathon is a long shot for me, I've barely exercised all year.
Often appears as...
- winning is a long shot
- it's a long shot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
In photography or film, a shot taken from a long distance.
The director used a long shot to capture the entire landscape.
Often appears as...
- a long shot of
- use a long shot
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In sports, an attempt or guess that is unlikely to be successful.
He decided to try a long shot, even though he wasn't sure it would reach the goal.
Often appears as...
- try a long shot
- take a long shot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Slim Hope
Describes a very slim chance of success but still possible.
Getting into Harvard is a long shot for most people.
Pro Tip 2/3Optimistic Effort
Used when someone tries something with hope despite odds.
He sent his novel to the publisher, but it's a long shot.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Expected
Expresses that an outcome is hoped for but not anticipated.
Winning a lottery is a long shot, yet she plays every week.
Pro Tip 1/3Slim Hope
Describes a very slim chance of success but still possible.
Getting into Harvard is a long shot for most people.
Pro Tip 2/3Optimistic Effort
Used when someone tries something with hope despite odds.
He sent his novel to the publisher, but it's a long shot.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Expected
Expresses that an outcome is hoped for but not anticipated.
Winning a lottery is a long shot, yet she plays every week.
Pro Tip 1/3Slim Hope
Describes a very slim chance of success but still possible.
Getting into Harvard is a long shot for most people.
Pro Tip 2/3Optimistic Effort
Used when someone tries something with hope despite odds.
He sent his novel to the publisher, but it's a long shot.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Expected
Expresses that an outcome is hoped for but not anticipated.
Winning a lottery is a long shot, yet she plays every week.
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