John: I have an idea, but it's risky.
Phrases Conversational Starters and Small Talk
It's a bit of a long shot, but...
C2Meaning
It's unlikely to succeed, but it's worth trying.
Example sentences
Alice: What is it?
John: It's a bit of a long shot, but we could try contacting Mr. Smith.
Alice: It's a long shot, I agree, but if nothing else works, it’s worth a try. It's a bit of a long shot, but let's do it.