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by a long shot

/baɪ ə lɒŋ ʃɒt/

Übersetzung: Informelle Wendung, die einen deutlichen Unterschied oder Grad betont, oft in Vergleichen oder Verneinungen, mit der Bedeutung 'bei Weitem' oder 'mit Abstand'.

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/baɪ ə lɒŋ ʃɒt/B2informal
  • deInformelle Wendung, die einen deutlichen Unterschied oder Grad betont, oft in Vergleichen oder Verneinungen, mit der Bedeutung 'bei Weitem' oder 'mit Abstand'.

An informal expression used to emphasize a significant difference or degree, often in comparisons or negations, meaning 'by a great amount' or 'by far'.

  1. By a large marginB2informal

    Used to emphasize a significant difference, often in comparisons.

    deBei weitem

    • He is the best player on the team by a long shot.
    • This is not the worst movie I've seen, not by a long shot.
    • She finished the race first by a long shot.
  2. Not at all (in negative)B2informal

    Used in negative sentences to mean 'not at all' or 'by no means'.

    deKeineswegs

    • I haven't finished my homework, not by a long shot.
    • The problem isn't solved, not by a long shot.
    • He is not ready for the exam, not by a long shot.