by a long shot
not by a long shot
By a big difference; by far. Used to add emphasis. Often used with a negative.
Bert was the best swimmer in the race, by a long shot.
Tom isn't the kind who would be fresh to a teacher, by a long shot.
Our team didn't win - not by a long shot.
come a long way
To show much improvement; make great progress.
The school has come a long way since its beginnings.
Little Jane has come a long way since she broke her leg.
come along
To make progress; improve; succeed.
He was coming along well after the operation.
Rose is coming right along on the piano.
draw a long breath
take a long breath
To breathe deeply when getting ready to speak or act.
Father asked who broke the window. Jim drew a long breath and admitted that he had done it.
The salesman took a long breath and started his talk.
get along in years
get on in years
Elderly; growing old.
As Grandfather got on in years, he became quiet and thoughtful.
Our dog isn 't very playful because it is getting on in years.
My father is getting along in years; he will be ninety on his next birthday.
get along with someone
get along with something
get on with someone
get on with something
To associate or work well with; to succeed or manage in doing.
Terry isn't getting along with her new roommate; they argue constantly.
How are you getting on with your studies?
get along with you!
Восклицание, выражающее легкое раздражение, нетерпение, неверие: "убирайся!", "уходи!", "хватит!", "не неси вздора!".
Get along with you! I’ve heard this excuse before and I just don’t believe you!
Хватит! Я уже слышал эту отговорку и я просто не верю тебе!
get along
get on
To go or move away; move on; to make progress.
The policeman told the boys on the street corner to get along.
Juan is getting along very well in his English studies.
To go forward; make progress; advance.
John is getting along well in school. He is learning more every day.
To advance; become old or late; to manage to live in a certain state of health.
It is getting along towards sundown.
Grandmother is 68 and getting along.
How is Mr Richards getting along after his long illness?
To get or make what you need; manage.
It isn't easy to get along in the jungle.
We can get along on $100 a week.
To live or work together in a friendly way; agree, cooperate; not fight or argue.
We don't get along with the Jones family.
Jim and Jane get along fine together.
Don't be hard to get along with.