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not by a long sight

/nɒt baɪ ə lɒŋ saɪt/

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phrase

/nɒt baɪ ə lɒŋ saɪt/C1informalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее выражение, означающее «вовсе нет» или «никоим образом», используемое для подчеркивания того, что что-то далеко от истины или действительности.

An old-fashioned expression meaning 'not at all' or 'by no means,' used to emphasize that something is far from being true or the case.

  1. Not at allC1informalamerican

    Used to emphasize that something is not true or not possible, even remotely.

    ruСовсем нет

    • Did he finish the project? Not by a long sight.
    • Is she ready for the exam? Not by a long sight.
    • They thought they could win, but not by a long sight.