Meaning of 'By a long chalk'
What does the saying 'By a long chalk' mean?
Idiom: By a long chalk
Meaning:
If you beat somebody by a long chalk, you win easily and comfortably.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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