by a long chalk

== English == === Etymology === A reference to the practice of writing the scores of games on boards using chalk. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌbaɪ‿ə ˌlɒŋ ˈt͡ʃɔːk/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌbaɪ‿ə ˌlɔŋ ˈt͡ʃɔk/ Rhymes: -ɔːk === Prepositional phrase === by a long chalk (British, Australia, informal) To a great extent; by far. Synonym: by chalks ==== Alternative forms ==== by long chalks (obsolete) ==== Synonyms ==== See by far § Synonyms ==== Translations ==== === References ===