by a long chalk



by a long chalk

By a wide margin, as of time, distance, ability, etc. Often used in the negative to indicate not at all or by no means. Primarily heard in UK. He won that match by a long chalk. I'm not done yet, not by a long chalk!
See also: chalk, long

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Priska-German, Biblical Greek
Huey['hju:i]
Calogerus-Late Roman
JakŠAYAHK-shahCroatian
Chidiebere-Western African, Igbo
TerrellTER-əl, tə-RELEnglish