Meaning of the word "long shot" in English

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long shot

US /ˈlɔŋ ˌʃɑt/
UK /ˈlɔŋ ˌʃɑt/
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Noun

1.

an attempt or guess that has only a small chance of success but is worth trying

Example:
It's a long shot, but we might as well try.
Winning the lottery is a complete long shot.
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