How to Pronounce "not by a long shot"
expression
NAHT by AY uh LAWNG SHAHT
NOT by AY long SHOT
Definition
This expression means 'definitely not' or 'not even close.' It's used to strongly deny something or to say that a situation is far from what someone might think.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈʃɑt
British English
nˈɒt/ /bˈaɪ/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒŋ/ /ʃˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT by AY uh LAWNG SHAHT
UK
NOT by AY long SHOT
Listen in Context
Are we almost done? Not by a long shot.
Is this the best you can do? Not by a long shot.
Did I win the game? Not by a long shot.
He thinks he’s an expert, but he’s not by a long shot.