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A long shot.
Something that has a slim (small) chance of happening.
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"It's a long shot for sure.
A long shot for a third-round pick.
It's a long shot, for sure, but well worth the effort.
(Stanford's acceptance rate is 7 percent, so I know it's a long shot for anyone).
He has even been mentioned as a long shot for the presidency himself.
Despite his basketball acumen, he is considered a long shot for the job, given his inexperience.
Fourteen-year-old Hailee Steinfeld, a long shot for "True Grit"?
Girardi may be a long shot for the All-Star Game.
That's his appeal and also the reason he's such a long shot for the nomination.
The Jaguars are a long shot for the playoffs and need plenty of help.
That seemed like a long shot for a woman who won't even eat sushi.
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