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shoot one's shot en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (colloquial) To strive for success.
  2. (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:

Forms

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shot one's shot Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
shot one's shot Tense=Past lexicographic
shoots one's shot Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
shooting one's shot Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic