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Definition of not by a long shot

not by a long shot

expression

  • it is usually defined as "definitely not, no way etc." On the slang side, it means not for a long time, quickly etc.

    Last edited on Apr 06 2014. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 13 2013.

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Other terms relating to 'a':

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Other terms relating to 'by':

Definitions include: See five by five.
Definitions include: acronym for "by the way".
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Other terms relating to 'long':

Definitions include: an unlikely occurrence.
Definitions include: soon.
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Definitions include: adjective.

Other terms relating to 'not':

Definitions include: acronym for "do not disturb".
Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a constitutional lawyer".
Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a lawyer."
Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a medical doctor".
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Definitions include: acronym for "in my, not so humble opinion".
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Definitions include: appearing last in some list, but not because it's the least important item on the list.
Definitions include: acronym for "not applicable."
Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion.
Definitions include: acronym for "not invented here".
Definitions include: a "syndrome" involving a company's hesitance or refusal to use any idea or product it didn't invent or create.
Definitions include: acronym for "not in my backyard."
Definitions include: acronym for not mind safe.

Other terms relating to 'shot':

Definitions include: an unlikely occurrence.
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Definitions include: to attempt.
Definitions include: see shot.
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Definitions include: adjective.
Definitions include: the climax of a sex scene in pornography, especially when the man ejaculates on his sex partner's face.
Definitions include: see money shot.
Definitions include: acronym for "potential beaver shot".

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