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shot Theme: DRINKING - PORTION n. a small or quickly drunk drink of liquor, usually whiskey.Here, have a shot of this stuff.He stopped at every bar on the strip for a quick shot. Theme: DRUGS - PORTION n. an injection of drugs.Just one shot of that stuff and you're hooked for life.A shot of skag put the poor guy straight for a while. Theme: EXHAUSTION mod. exhausted; worn-out.I really feel shot today.Here's your pen back. It's shot anyway.This thing is shot. Let's get a new one. Theme: INTOXICATED - ALCOHOL mod. alcohol intoxicated.They are a little noisy, I guess, but after all they are shot, you know, plastered.I am half shot now. I'll quit before I'm shot. Theme: ROCKETS n. a rocket launching.The shot was canceled because of the weather.This shot, like the last, was a total failure. Theme: TRY n. a try at something.Go ahead. Give it another shot.Have a shot at this problem.
Shot noun► the ShotAldershot (the home of the British Army) UK, 1925
shot 1. adjective especially of a mechanical contrivance, broken; wrecked; ruined AUSTRALIA, 1983.► shot ofrid of UK: SCOTLAND, 1823 2. noun 1 an opportunity US, 1972. 2 an attempt UK, 1756. 3 the right way to do something AUSTRALIA, 1953. 4 an occurrence or instance; a thing US, 1960. 5 an instance of sexual intercourse. An abbreviation of SHOT OF COCK US, 1968. 6 an ejaculation US, 2001. 7 an injection of drugs UK, 1929. 8 cocaine UK, 2003. 9 Coca-Cola™ US, 1946. 10 a single measure of spirits US, 2000. 11 a blow, especially a severe one US, 1996. 12 an illegal move by a gambler US, 1980. 13 a competent pickpocket US, 1976. 14 a person or thing UK: SCOTLAND, 1988. 15 an incident report describing a prisoner's misconduct US, 1976.► have a shot atto heckle or harass someone AUSTRALIA, 1947.► like a shotexceedingly quickly UK, 1809.► make a shotto secret something on your body while shoplifting US, 1971
idiomshota big shotespecially AmE used about an important or powerful person, especially one who behaves as if they are very important:I think I speak for everyone here when I say that Diane's been an inspiration to us all - she's not just a political big shot.Mike was a big shot in high school, and everyone was sure he was headed for fame, power, and riches.big-shot: I don't like him - he acts like some big-shot movie star.(not) by a long shotused in order to emphasize that a negative statement is true:Wilson has won the case, but his problems aren't over by a long shot.I don't enjoy making a recording as much as I enjoy playing to an audience - not by a long shot.Are our universities too bureaucratic? Yes, by a long shot.BrE = (not) by a long chalkbe a long shot1 used in order to say that a plan is worth trying, even though you think it is not likely to succeed:We could put an ad in the paper, asking for volunteers. It's a long shot but it might work.It's a long shot, but your grandmother might know where Mildred is living now.McEnroe knew that his bid to win Wimbledon again was a long shot.2 AmE if someone is a long shot, they are not likely to be chosen for a job or win an election, competition etc ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:Turner, a former Democrat, is considered a long shot to win next Tuesday's mayoral election.Both players have injuries and may not play in the next game. "Burnett is a long shot, but Lawson might play on Saturday," said coach Stewart.long-shot: AmE He achieved national prominence as a long-shot candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.get/be shot of BrEBrEspoken to get rid of someone or something that you do not like or need, or to finish dealing with something that is causing problems:If we get shot of all this old furniture, we could make this room into a nice little bedroom.The Lennox boys claimed that they had to go home, and their teacher was glad to get shot of them.As usual, Dad had bought about half the food we needed, in his haste to be shot of the whole business of shopping.give sb a shot (at)to let someone try to do something, especially something that is difficult:The network finally decided to give Keaton a shot at being the star of his own programme.Doctors say that the treatment is controversial, but it may give Max a shot at working again.give sth a shotspoken to attempt to do or achieve something, especially something that is difficult:I think I could make a good country music record, and some day I'd like to give that a shot.I knew I didn't have much chance at winning the race, but I thought I'd give it a shot.give sth your best shottry to do or get sth to try to achieve something with as much effort as you can, even though you know how difficult it is:It's going to be hard to get back into the team, but I'll give it my best shot.Lydia didn't get the job in the end, but at least she feels she gave it her best shot.have a/another shot (left) in your lockerBrE old-fashioned used in order to say that you have another plan to try, when one plan has failed:The Minister's speech this evening may show the country that he still has a shot in his locker.sth is a cheap shotused about a remark or joke about someone which you think is not fair or reasonable:"Mr Simpson's clients may be willing to lose his services for a week - indeed they may be glad to." "That's a cheap shot."I have heard the news story, and I regard it as just another media cheap shot about the Vice President.take a cheap shot at sb: Ralph Nader even sent a letter to the producers of the cartoon 'The Simpsons' praising them for taking cheap shots at the nuclear industry.like a shotespecially BrE spoken used in order to emphasize that someone goes somewhere or does something very quickly and eagerly:If your mum thought you were in trouble, she'd be round here like a shot.I'd lend her the money like a shot if I thought she'd do something sensible with it.NoteAlthough this idiom is used by speakers of both British and American English, it is used far more frequently in British English than it is in American. a parting shota final remark that someone makes, especially as they leave a place, that warns or criticizes the person they are talking to:At the door he turned for a parting shot: "Marry him, and see what sort of husband you get."Before setting off for his vacation, Bush took a parting shot at the Democrats on domestic issues.a shot across the/sb's bows(also a warning shot (across sb's bows))(or a shot across the/sb's bow AmE)something that you do or say in order to warn someone that you oppose what they are doing and will try to make them stop it ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:All industrial companies that pollute the environment should regard the new law as a shot across the bows.The fact that the bill was nearly defeated shows that his own supporters are firing a warning shot across the President's bows.The warning shot that has broadcasters worried came in a report on political impartiality in the media.Note The bows are the front part of a ship. This idiom comes from a fighting ship firing towards another ship to warn it that it may attack. a shot in the darkan attempt to guess something without having all the facts, or an attempt to do something when you think it will be difficult to succeed:Jules decided to risk a shot in the dark. "Is it your relationship with Roger that your dad doesn't like?" he said.Leung said she had little hope of leaving but decided to try anyway. "It's a shot in the dark," she said, "but you never know - I might have a chance."
be shot1. To be physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted. After two hours in the gym and another hour swimming, I was shot by the time I got home. I'm already pretty shot from writing essays, and I still have another one to write for tomorrow. 2. To be in a bad condition or totally destroyed. I wish I could have the repairs finished sooner, but I'm afraid your engine's shot. Between dealing with mounting debt, my four children, and my recent divorce, my nerves are pretty shot at the moment. 3. To be filmed. The surprise independent hit was shot on a budget of less than $100,000. 4. Of resources, money, etc., to be wasted, spent, or used up. I can't believe my entire budget for a week in Las Vegas was shot in the first day! shot1. n. a try at something. Go ahead. Give it another shot. 2. mod. exhausted; ruined. Here’s your pen back. It’s shot anyway. 3. n. a rocket launching. The shot was canceled because of the weather. 4. n. a small or quickly drunk drink of liquor, usually whiskey. He stopped at every bar on the strip for a quick shot. 5. n. an injection of drugs. Just one shot of that stuff and you’re hooked for life. 6. mod. alcohol intoxicated. They are a little noisy, I guess, but after all they are shot—you know, plastered. |