The idiom "shoot one's bolt" originates from archery and refers to the act of shooting an arrow from a crossbow or similar weapon. In this context, "bolt" refers to the projectile or the arrow itself. This expression is used metaphorically to describe the act of expending all of one's energy, effort, or resources in a single effort or endeavor.

What is the origin of the idiom "shoot one's bolt" and when to use it?

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to [shoot] {one's} bolt

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ shoot one's bolt“ im Englischen

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