A distant second choice/etc
Hello,
The meaning of "a distant second....." is clear, but does it come from racing? As in: "He finished the race a distant second". Here's an example: "I am a huge Ford fan, so the Chevy would be a second distant choice." The meaning's completely different, but isn't "second distant" used in the same sense? (far behind the winner)
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second distant is not good English. It suggests that there is a first distant choice. I don't clearly understand the intended meaning.
- second distant is not good English.
- It suggests that there is a first distant choice.
- I don't clearly understand the intended meaning.
- A distant second is a common phrase.
- Yes, it comes from racing.
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second distant is not good English. It suggests that there is a first distant choice. I don't clearly understand the intended meaning.
A distant second is a common phrase. Yes, it comes from racing.
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