long shot

• Tentativa ou suposição com pouquíssima chance de sucesso, mas que ainda vale a pena tentar.

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.

   Tentativa improvável

   • 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.

   Azarão

   • 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.