not by a long chalk
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!
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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.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017