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by a mile

By a large amount or by a great distance - e.g. won by a mile;
When prefixed by ‘out’ or ‘off’ it emphasizes that a significant gap exists between the parties involved and that it is to a decisive degree
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I don’t know why they need to review that play at the plate – anyone could see he was out by a mile.

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Submitted by JokerGem on August 21, 2024

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