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not by a long sight

/nɒt baɪ ə lɒŋ saɪt/

Traducción: Expresión coloquial que significa «en absoluto» o «de ninguna manera», usada para enfatizar que algo está muy lejos de ser cierto o real.

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/nɒt baɪ ə lɒŋ saɪt/C1informalobsoleto
  • esExpresión coloquial que significa «en absoluto» o «de ninguna manera», usada para enfatizar que algo está muy lejos de ser cierto o real.

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.

    esni de lejos

    • 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.