"By a long chalk" nghĩa là gì?

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"By a long chalk" = bằng một viên phấn dài -> cụm từ này nghĩa là hơn nhiều, bỏ xa.

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The oceans are our shared common heritage, but the current Law of the Sea does not deliver equity by a long chalk.

Moreover, a cadre-based organisation demands discipline and devotion from its top leadership, and not just from its own cadres. The Gandhis don’t measure up to those standards by a long chalk.

"But when she discovered that I was writing this book I am pleased to say that after her initial fury, she wanted to contribute to the project and I think the whole thing gave her a new lease of life. Well, she's not dead yet! By a long chalk," Guy told PTI.

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