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to give something a shot
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het proberen, een kans geven
to attempt to do something, particularly something that one has not tried to do before
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I do n't usually like hot tea, but it's so cold out that I gave it a shot today.
Ik heb nog nooit yoga geprobeerd, maar ik wil het wel proberen.
to give somebody or something one's best shot
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er het beste van proberen te maken, zijn uiterste best doen
to make effort to do something in the best possible way
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I gave writing my best shot, but I just do n't think I can make a career out of it.
Maak er het beste van voordat je het voorstel indient.
to give somebody a shot
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to provide an opportunity for someone to succeed at or achieve something
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Recognizing his potential, the coach decided to give the determined athlete a shot at joining the competitive team
