English Idioms from A-Z

Long Shot

The idiom "long shot" refers to something that has a very small chance of happening or succeeding. It is often used to describe a situation or a goal that is unlikely to be achieved, but still worth trying.

For example, if someone says, "I'm going to try to win the lottery," you could respond by saying, "That's a long shot, but good luck!" This means that winning the lottery is very unlikely, but it's still possible.

Another example is if someone is trying to get a job that they are not qualified for, you could say, "It's a long shot, but you never know. Maybe they'll give you a chance." This means that it's unlikely that the person will get the job, but it's still worth trying.

Overall, "long shot" is a way to express that something is unlikely to happen, but there is still a small chance that it could. It's a way to encourage someone to try even if the odds are against them.


The usage of the idiom 'Long Shot' in a sentence

• Winning the lottery is a long shot, but someone has to win eventually.

• It's a long shot, but I'm going to ask the famous author to read my manuscript and give me feedback.

• I'm taking a long shot and applying for the job even though I don't meet all the qualifications.

• I took a long shot at guessing the answer, but I was wrong.

• It's a long shot, but maybe we can convince the boss to give us an extra day off.

• Trying to find a parking spot in the city center can be a long shot.

• I know it's a long shot, but I'm going to apply for that job anyway.

• I know it's a long shot, but I'm confident that my team can win the championship if we give it our all.

• It's a long shot, but I'm willing to take the risk and invest in this startup.

• It's a long shot, but I hope I can win the lottery this week.

• I'm taking a long shot and hoping that my pitch will appeal to the investors.

• It's a long shot, but we might be able to find a solution to the problem if we work together.

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