Usage examples of "not by a long shot" in English with translation to Italian

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I know her by name, but not by sight. La conosco di nome, ma non di vista.
The dog was hit by a car. Il cane è stato colpito da una macchina.
It has been a long time since I wrote you last. È passato tanto tempo dall'ultima volta che ti ho scritto.
He was killed by a single bullet. È stato ucciso da un singolo proiettile.
Tom could be in Boston for a long time. Tom potrebbe restare a Boston per un lungo periodo.
Your job hangs by a thread. Il tuo lavoro è appeso a un filo.
Tom has lived in Boston for a long time. Tom ha vissuto a Boston per lungo tempo.
My neighbor's son was killed by a drunk driver. Il figlio del mio vicino è stato ucciso da un conducente ubriaco.
It's been a long night. È stata una lunga notte.
The old man was run over by a car. L'anziano è stato investito da una macchina.
The tree cast a long shadow. L'albero proiettava una lunga ombra.
The mouse was lured into the trap by a big piece of cheese. Il topo è stato attirato nella trappola da un grosso pezzo di formaggio.
Ten years is a long time. Dieci anni sono molto tempo.
The poor cat was run over by a truck. Il povero gatto è stato investito da un camion.
I haven't seen Bill for a long time. Non vedo Bill da molto tempo.
The train was delayed by a heavy snowfall. Il treno era in ritardo per una pesante nevicata.
It happened a long time ago. È successo molto tempo fa.
Monday morning I was bitten by a dog. Lunedì mattina sono stata morsa da un cane.
She has been ill for a long time and she is still too weak to get about. Lei è stata malata per molto tempo ed è ancora troppo debole per muoversi.
She always has her hair done by a famous hairdresser. Lei va sempre a farsi acconciare da un parrucchiere famoso.
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