Could you show us how to use "long shot' in examples?
"It's a long shot for him to go to the medical school because there is too much competition." Does this sentence sound natural?
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Yes, it is natural.
A long shot is any occurance that has a low probability of happening.
It was originally a naval term back a long while ago, when ships were armed with primitive cannons. They were very innaccurate, so any shot made a long distance from the target (a long shot) would have very little chance of hitting it.
"Our team could still end up winning the cup this season, but it's a long shot."
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It is a long shot but not beyond the realms of possibility.
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something you try although it is unlikely to be successful. I t's a long shot, but you could try phoning him at home.
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