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Definitie & Betekenis van "shoot one's bolt"

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

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.

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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.
After months of preparation, the athlete shot her bolt in the Olympic finals, giving her best performance but narrowly missing the gold medal.
The company had been struggling financially, and they decided to shoot their bolt by launching a bold marketing campaign to revive their brand.
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The team had been trailing behind, but in the final minutes, they shot their bolt and managed to score two goals, securing a surprising victory.
He started off the game well but seemed to have shot his bolt by half-time.
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.
After months of preparation, the athlete shot her bolt in the Olympic finals, giving her best performance but narrowly missing the gold medal.
The company had been struggling financially, and they decided to shoot their bolt by launching a bold marketing campaign to revive their brand.
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