Long Shot Definition

noun
In betting, a choice that has only a slight chance of winning and, hence, carries great odds.
Webster's New World
A bet made at great odds.
American Heritage
Any venture with only a slight chance of success, but offering great rewards if successful.
Webster's New World
A scene shot with or as with the camera at some distance from the subject or action.
Webster's New World

(idiomatic, nautical) Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working. The term arose from the accuracy of early ship guns, which were effective only at close range and unlikely to hit the mark at any great distance.

We can try your plan, but it's a long shot and it probably won't work.
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Other Word Forms of Long Shot

Noun

Singular:
long shot
Plural:
long-shots

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Long Shot Sentence Examples

  • That's not been decided—not by a long shot!

  • Our long shot bias is more controlled because we have bookies dictating prices that we can have rather than a free flowing pool bet.

  • I got a long shot at driving the boat whilst looking out for other boats.

  • Fendi is frequently sported by daring divas and fanatical fashionistas who crave the limelight; Fendi styles are, for the most part, a long shot from subdued.

  • Betsy, it's not over by a long shot.

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