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A long shot is something you try although it is unlikely to be successful. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and translations of this phrase in English and other languages.
long shotn. informal, figurative([sth]unlikely to succeed) improbable adj mf. poco probable loc adj. posibilidad remota nf + adj. Though the horse was a long shot, he still won the race. Era improbable que ese caballo ganara, pero aún así lo hizo.
noun [ C usually singular ] uk / ˈlɒŋ ˌʃɒt/ us / ˈlɑːŋ ˌʃɑːt/ Add to word list. something you try although it is unlikely to be successful. algo improbable. It's a long shot, but you could try phoning him at home. Es improbable que esté, pero podrías intentar llamarlo por teléfono a su casa.
something that is not likely to succeed: It’s a long shot, but you could try calling him at home.
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Learn the meaning of long shot as a noun, with synonyms, phrases, and examples. A long shot is a risky or unlikely venture, an entry, or a bet with great potential reward.
a long shot {sustantivo} [modismo] ES. volume_up. improbable. Traducciones. EN. long shot {sustantivo}
