by a long shot (Meaning)

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by a long shot (r)

by a great deal

Despite his efforts, he wasn't the fastest runner in the race by a long shot.
She wasn't the tallest student in her class by a long shot, but she had the biggest heart.
The movie wasn't the best I've seen this year by a long shot, but it was entertaining.
His cooking skills weren't top-notch by a long shot, but he always tried his best.
The project wasn't completed on time by a long shot; it was delayed by several weeks.
She didn't win the singing competition by a long shot, but she received a lot of praise for her performance.
The company didn't meet its sales targets for the quarter by a long shot, falling far below expectations.
The restaurant wasn't the fanciest in town by a long shot, but it served delicious, home-cooked meals.
He wasn't the richest person in the neighborhood by a long shot, but he was content with what he had.
The hike wasn't the most difficult trail I've ever done by a long shot, but the scenery made it worthwhile.

by a great deal

far and away, well, really, by far, undoubtedly,definitely, head and shoulders,decidedly, by all odds, significantly

hardly, scarcely, just, slightly, barely, slightly,just, scarcely, hardly, barely

Despite his efforts, he wasn't the fastest runner in the race by a long shot.

She wasn't the tallest student in her class by a long shot, but she had the biggest heart.

The movie wasn't the best I've seen this year by a long shot, but it was entertaining.

His cooking skills weren't top-notch by a long shot, but he always tried his best.