Claire: Excuse, me. I’m looking for the new game Galaxy Quest. It’s for my son.
Sales clerk: I’m sorry, but it’s sold out. It’s such a popular title, and it’s the Chistmas season.
Claire: I know it’s a long shot, but can you check if your other stores have it in stock?
A long shot
거의 승산 없는 것
1. I know it’s a long shot, but can you check if your other stores have it in stock?
가능성이 희박한 것은 알지만 다른 지점에 있는지 확인좀 해주실 수 있나요?
2. The boss will never give you an extension by a long shot.
사장님은 절대로 연장해 주지 않을 거야.
Application Practice 응용연습
1. Easy: 그 거래는 승산이 거의 없지만 저는 잃을 것이 없어요.
The deal is a long shot, but I have nothing to lose.
2. Intermediate: 가능성이 별로 없지만 Mr. Cavallo에게 그 제안을 받아드리라고 설득해 보세요. (설득하다 convince)
It’s a bit of a long shot, but try to convince Mr. Cavallo to take the deal.
3. Hard: 가능성이 희박하지만 해보지 않으면 가능한지 절대로 모를거야.
It’s a long shot, but you’ll never know if it’s possible unless you try.