It’s “a long shot”, but I’ll ask!

What’s the meaning of “a long shot”?

What do you imagine when you hear the words; “a long shot”? It’s another English expression that might not be easy to understand on its own. If you’ve never heard this idiom before, I suggest you do the following:

1. First, take a guess at the meaning.
2. Then, watch the video above and see if you choose the correct answer.

Were you right?

How did you do? Were you able to guess the meaning before watching the video? Then, when you watched the video, did you choose the correct answer? If not, I hope the meaning is clear now. Let’s find out!

Please use “a long shot” in a sentence

I know it’s a long shot, but I hope you will contact me and use “a long shot” in a sentence. If you do, I will respond, and I will add your sentence below, in this blog post. The best way to learn a new language is to participate and take chances. So please, write your sentence using “a long shot” in a message to me. I would love to hear from you!

– Cheryl

Message from Alain:

Coming to Canada from Colombia was a long shot, but I succeeded.