English Dictionary

by any stretch of the imagination

prep_phrase

(idiomatic, chiefly in negative constructions) by any means; in any sense; regardless of how one puts or considers it

By any stretch of the imagination, she could not be considered a good singer.

意味（1）

(idiomatic, chiefly in negative constructions) by any means; in any sense; regardless of how one puts or considers it

The British Prime Minister isn't a monarch by any stretch of the imagination.