long shot

• Tentative ou supposition ayant très peu de chances de réussir, mais qui mérite tout de même d'être essayée.

An attempt or guess that has very little chance of success, but is still worth trying.

1. Unlikely attemptB2informal

   An attempt or guess that has very little chance of success.

   tentative désespérée

   • It's a long shot, but I'm applying for the scholarship anyway.
   • He took a long shot and asked her out.
   • Winning the lottery is a long shot for most people.

2. Unlikely winnerB2informal

   A competitor or candidate considered very unlikely to win.

   outsider

   • The team was a long shot to make the playoffs.
   • She was a long shot in the election but campaigned hard.
   • The horse was a long shot in the race.