Winning the lottery is a game with long odds.
long odds
idiompoor chances; unlikeliness, improbability
She applied for the job despite the long odds against her getting hired.
The startup faced long odds of success, yet the founders remained committed to their vision despite the overwhelming market competition.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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as the day is long
Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
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beat the odds
To succeed despite being unlikely to do so.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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draw a long bow
To lie; to exaggerate.
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draw the long bow
To exaggerate; to tell tall tales.
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go a long way
To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.