"by a long way" meaning in All languages combined

See by a long way on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} by a long way, {{en-prep phrase}} by a long way
  1. (idiomatic) To a considerably large extent, easily. Typically used in the negative to indicate something far removed and not easily altered. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: by far § Synonyms
    Sense id: en-by_a_long_way-en-prep_phrase-l-fkHY2c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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