long shot vs toss up

long shot

noun
  • A master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene into which the closeups will be edited later. 

  • A shot fired at a distant target. 

  • Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working. 

toss up

verb
  • To produce, generate. 

  • To casually mention as an idea. 

  • To vomit. 

  • To beat up, thrash. 

  • To make a decision based on chance, for example by flipping a coin or rolling a dice. 

  • To cook something quickly. 

  • To throw something upwards. 

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