A long shot Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈʃɑt
uh LONG-shot
æɪ/ /lˈɒŋ/ /ʃˈɒt
uh LONG-shot
Definition
An attempt or possibility that has very little chance of success.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, often used when the odds are against you but you try anyway. Common with 'It’s a long shot, but...' or 'That’s a long shot.' Can refer to ideas, plans, or attempts. Derived from sports (like shooting from far away).
Spanish: muy improbable - con pocas posibilidadesPortuguese (BR): pouco provável - aposta improvávelPortuguese (PT): pouco provável - hipótese remotaChinese (Simplified): 希望渺茫的事 - 成功机会很小Chinese (Traditional): 希望渺茫的事 - 成功機會很小Hindi: कम संभावनाArabic: احتمال ضعيفBengali: অত্যন্ত অসম্ভব চেষ্টা - অল্প-সম্ভাবনার সুযোগRussian: сомнительное дело - маловероятная попыткаJapanese: 望み薄 - 可能性が低い試みVietnamese: khả năng mong manh - điều khó thành côngKorean: 가능성이 낮은 시도 - 희박한 가능성Turkish: zayıf bir ihtimal - düşük olasılıkUrdu: امید کی بہت کم گنجائش - بعید از قیاس موقعہIndonesian: kemungkinan kecil - usaha yang kecil peluangnya
Example Sentences
It's a long shot, but I hope to win the lottery.
basic
Getting this job is a long shot, but I'll apply anyway.
basic
Beating the champion is a long shot for our team.
basic
It might be a long shot, but why not give it a try?
natural
Finding him in a city this big is a long shot, but we have to try.
natural
Sure, it's a long shot, but stranger things have happened!
natural