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shoot one's shot en · VERB
Meanings
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(colloquial) To strive for success.
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(colloquial) To take an opportunity try to win over a prospective romantic partner, especially when the chances of succeeding are slim; to take a chance.
Her name ain't Margaret, but she's moody
I can't get enough of that booty (I love it)
I got a white ting called Lucy
And I got a light ting called Ruby (Yes)
Could be boujee or could be a groupie
Shoot my shot, Call of Duty (Bow)
2026 November 30, “Throwback Thursday” (track 4), in Trizzac (lyrics), Demented:
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