be a long shot

To be very risky, uncertain, or unlikely to succeed. (Of an attempt, proposition, or guess.) I know this is a long shot, but would you like to go out on a date with me sometime? The proposed tax law is a bit of a long shot from Democrats, as it is unlikely to be met with much support by the Republicans in Congress.

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释义	be a long shot be a long shot To be very risky, uncertain, or unlikely to succeed. (Of an attempt, proposition, or guess.) I know this is a long shot, but would you like to go out on a date with me sometime? The proposed tax law is a bit of a long shot from Democrats, as it is unlikely to be met with much support by the Republicans in Congress. See also: long, shot Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: dangerously take a gamble a tiger by the tail melt up melt-up dodgy deal If you play with fire, you get burned If you play with fire, you get burnt put balls on put balls on (something)
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