# by a long chalk

> English word · Prep_phrase · IPA /ˌbaɪ‿ə ˌlɒŋ ˈt͡ʃɔːk/

## Definitions
1. To a great extent; by far.

## Etymology
A reference to the practice of writing the scores of games on boards using chalk.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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