English Explanatory Dictionary

give something a shot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To try or attempt (something); to give something a try.

Word forms

give something a shot gives something a shot giving something a shot gave something a shot given something a shot

Synonyms

give something a go have a go at something give something a lash have a lash at something give something a try have a try at something give something the old college try give something a whirl take a crack at something have a crack at something take a stab at something have a stab at something

Related words

give it one's best shot shoot one's shot take shot
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