Phrase guide

by a long chalk

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌbaɪ‿ə ˌlɒŋ ˈt͡ʃɔːk/
  • General-American: /ˌbaɪ‿ə ˌlɔŋ ˈt͡ʃɔk/
  • General-American: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɔːk

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

To a great extent; by far.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, UK, idiomatic, informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: by chalks

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

A reference to the practice of writing the scores of games on boards using chalk.