Meanings
The term arose from the accuracy of early naval guns, which were effective only at close range and unlikely to hit the mark at any great distance.
How to pronounce "long shot":
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A shot fired at a distant target.
Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working.
A master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene into which the closeups will be edited later.
Example Sentences
1
Winning the lottery is a long shot, but it's still worth buying a ticket.
2
John knows it's a long shot, but he's applying for the prestigious scholarship anyway.
3
I'm going to ask my boss for a raise, even though I know it's a long shot.
4
She decided to take a long shot and try to negotiate a better deal.
5
Getting a table at that popular restaurant without a reservation is a long shot.
