to give something a shot

Definitie en betekenis van "give something a shot"in het Engels

to give something a shot
01

to attempt to do something, particularly something that one has not tried to do before

to [give] {sth} a shot definition and meaning
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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.
to give somebody or something one's best shot
to give somebody or something one's best shot
01

to make effort to do something in the best possible way

to [give] {sb/sth} {one's} best shot definition and meaning
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example
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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.
to give somebody a shot
to give somebody a shot
01

to provide an opportunity for someone to succeed at or achieve something

to [give] {sb} a shot definition and meaning
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example
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Recognizing his potential, the coach decided to give the determined athlete a shot at joining the competitive team
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