be a long shot



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be a long shot

To be very risky, uncertain, or unlikely to succeed. (Of an attempt, proposition, or guess.) I know this is a long shot, but would you like to go out on a date with me sometime? The proposed tax law is a bit of a long shot from Democrats, as it is unlikely to be met with much support by the Republicans in Congress.
See also: long, shot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JÖRdis-German
Tidir-Northern African, Berber
Gilad-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
DecimaDEK-i-maAncient Roman
KreŠO-Croatian
Baldock['bɔ:ldək]