[long shot] {n.} 1. A bet or other risk taken though not likely to succeed. * /The horse was a long shot, but it came in and paid well./ * […] www.english-slang.com

by a long shot

[by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; by far. - Used to add emphasis. * /Bert was the best swimmer in the race, by a long […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

call one's shot

[call one's shot] {v. phr.} 1. To tell before firing where a bullet will hit. * /An expert rifleman can call his shot regularly./ * /The wind was strong and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

shot in the arm

[shot in the arm] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something inspiring or encouraging. * /The general's appearance was a shot in the arm for the weary soldiers./ * /We were ready to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Albert Einstein

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.

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running commentary

[running commentary] {n. phr.} A continual series of remarks. * /My chiropractor gives me a running commentary on the health […]

see stars

[see stars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To imagine you are seeing stars as a result of being hit on the head. * /When Ted was hit […]

come alive

[come alive] or [come to life] {v.} 1. {informal} To become alert or attentive; wake up and look alive; become active. * […]

inasmuch as

[inasmuch as] {conj.} 1. See: [INSOFAR AS]. 2. also [for as much as] {formal} Because; for the reason that; since. * […]

Faith Whittlesey

U.S. politician Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels.