by a long shot
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Originates from shooting sports, where hitting a target from a long distance is difficult and unlikely
مثال
- He's the best player on the team by a long shot.
- I'm not ready to quit yet, not by a long shot.
- She's the smartest in the class by a long shot.
ترکیبهای رایج
Best by a long shot Worst by a long shot Largest by a long shot
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- by a great deal “he is the best by a long shot” “his labors haven't ended there--not by a long shot”