by a long shot

• Expression informelle utilisée pour souligner une différence ou un degré important, souvent dans des comparaisons ou des négations, signifiant « de loin » ou « sans aucun doute ».

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.

   de loin

   • 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'.

   Pas du tout

   • 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.