not by a long chalk

Not at all; not by great or any means. Primarily heard in UK. I'm not beaten yet, not by a long chalk!

not 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

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See also:

not by a long shot
not by a long sight
not take all day
not be all day
be/take all day, morning, etc.
not be long for this world
be not long for this world
for (so) long
for long
long green

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