long shot
US /ˈlɔŋ ˌʃɑt/
UK /ˈlɔŋ ˌʃɑt/
1.
pari risqué, faible chance
an attempt or guess that has only a small chance of success but is worth trying
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It's a long shot, but we might as well try.
C'est un pari risqué, mais nous pourrions aussi bien essayer.
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Winning the lottery is a complete long shot.
Gagner à la loterie est un pari risqué complet.