by a long shot

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy ey lawng, long shot]
- /baɪ eɪ lɔŋ, lɒŋ ʃɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy ey lawng, long shot]
- /baɪ eɪ lɔŋ, lɒŋ ʃɒt/

Definitions of by a long shot words

phrase by a long shot People sometimes use the expression by a long shot to emphasize the opinion they are giving. 3
noun by a long shot by any means 3
noun by a long shot a horse, team, etc., that has little chance of winning and carries long odds. 1
noun by a long shot an attempt or undertaking that offers much but in which there is little chance for success. 1
noun by a long shot Movies, Television. a camera shot taken at a relatively great distance from the subject and permitting a broad view of a scene. Compare closeup (def 2), medium shot. 1
idioms by a long shot by a long shot, by any means; by a measurable degree: They haven't finished by a long shot. 1

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Origin of by a long shot

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95

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Parts of speech for By a long shot

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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by a long shot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for by a long shot

adverb by a long shot

easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.

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