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to take a shot at something
01
to try something new, often with the hope of success or improvement
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Idiomto take a shot at somebody or something
01
to make an attempt to hit a target, often by aiming and throwing or shooting something
Example
the striker received a short pass and took a shot at goal.
She cut inside her defender and took a shot at the goal.
The player raised his stick to take a shot at the goal.
She took a shot at the clay pigeon as it was launched into the air.
Beginners or non-soccer fans taking a shot at the game might feel overwhelmed by everything there is to do.
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