by a long shot[adverb]Synonyms: far and away, by all odds, by far, by long odds, by odds, out and away
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by a long shot adv. phr.,
informal By a big difference; by far.
■ Used to add emphasis.
Bert was the best swimmer in the race, by a long shot. Often used with a negative.
Tom isn't the kind who would be fresh to a teacher, by a long shot. Our team didn't win
■ not by a long shot. Compare: MISS BY A MILE.
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