| 释义 |
not by a long chalk not by a long chalkNot at all; not by great or any means. Primarily heard in UK. I'm not beaten yet, not by a long chalk!See also: by, chalk, long, notnot by a ˈlong chalk (British English) (also not by a ˈlong shot American English, British English ) (informal) not nearly; not at all: ‘Do you think she’s ready to take this exam?’ ‘No, not by a long chalk.’ ♢ This election isn’t over yet, not by a long shot.See also: by, chalk, long, not |