to shoot one's bolt
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to utilize one's final and decisive efforts, often in a critical moment
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Idiom
Informal
예시들
The politician had been saving his most powerful arguments for the end of the debate, and when his turn came, he shot his bolt, delivering a passionate speech that resonated with the audience.
