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long shot 1. a bet against heavy odds 2. Films Television a shot where the camera is or appears to be distant from the object to be photographed How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was a long shot, a dangerous shot, for unless one is accustomed to it, shooting from a considerable altitude is most deceptive work. They laughed at the unexpected eruption of apples, and clapped their hands in applause of the long shot by the man with the ginger beard. "A long shot, Watson; a very long shot," said he, pinching my arm. |
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