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Antonia Posted 21 years ago
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To take a long shot or two

0 What does this mean? It is said, ironically I suppose, in a context of a man who spends most of his time in casinos. 02br
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0 a long shot: 02br 02br 00[n] a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards 02br 02br 00([n] a contestant that is unlikely to win) 02br 02br 00What's the context, Antonia? 0-

— Pieanne

  • 0 a long shot: 02br 02br 00[n] a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards 02br 02br 00([n] a contestant that is unlikely to win) 02br 02br 00What's the context, Antonia?
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00[n] a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards 02br
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0 It was broadcasted on a short-circuit TV in a hotel, they asked Orson Welles to say sth to the guests of a hotel (In Nevada, I think) 02br
00He says: ''I've been asked by Caesar's Palace to tell you a little about gaming. I guess they've asked me because I know a little about cards, a little about history and, well, because I've been known to take a long shot or two.'' 0-
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0 ... because I've been known to take risks (more than once) 0-
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0 Thank you very much Pianne!! 0-
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