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Antonia  +  113658 Wed, 29 Jun 05 04:41 PM
What does this mean? It is said, ironically I suppose, in a context of a man who spends most of his time in casinos.
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pieanne  +  113661 Wed, 29 Jun 05 04:50 PM
a long shot:

No [N] a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards

(No [N] a contestant that is unlikely to win)

What's the context, Antonia?
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Antonia  +  113663 Wed, 29 Jun 05 04:59 PM
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)
He 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.''
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pieanne  +  113666 Wed, 29 Jun 05 05:04 PM
... because I've been known to take risks (more than once)
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Thank you very much Pianne!!
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