country mile

noun

Informal.

1. a long distance.

   He can hit a baseball a country mile.

Word History and Origins

Origin of country mile¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The outstanding player, by a country mile, was Pasifika openside Charlie Gamble.

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Judge Robert Wilkins disagreed, saying the government "has not come within a country mile of proving clearly and indisputably that the Military Judge erred."

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"The play of the game by a country mile was Mack Hansen," said Farrell of some try-assisting brilliance by the Irish wing.

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Player of the weekend by a country mile.

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He was the best player on the pitch by a country mile.

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