| Idiom | a long shot |
|---|---|
| Definition | a small chance; little chance |
| Examples | - I know it's a long shot, but maybe your father will lend you the money. - He knew it was a long shot that he would find a shop open at that time of night, but he drove around looking for one anyway. |
| Note | If you shoot at a target from a long distance you have little chance of hitting it. |
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