Synonyms for long shot
long shot

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1. long shotnoun

   Synonyms:
   wide shot, establishing shot

Princeton's WordNet

1. long shotnoun

   a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards

2. long shotnoun

   a contestant that is unlikely to win

Matched Categories

1. • Contestant
   • Gamble

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1. Charlie Chaplin:

   Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot

2. Todd Hennis:

   It's not over by a long shot.

3. Bill Russo:

   If you're measuring these firms (Future Mobility, LeEco and others) as automotive companies, the risks are very high and it's a very long shot for any to make it.

4. Ray Tweedie:

   He is trying to have a pragmatic, very practical discussion. It's not being as well-received, if he is not in first place by a long shot, everybody thinks he is done. That is tough when you are fighting the narrative.

5. Gene Kimmelman:

   I thought (opposing the merger) was an uphill battle and a real long shot.