Rick praised his father, saying that, since the heart attack, he was stronger than he'd ever been. His father thanked him for the shot of confidence. Thanks.
Top answer
Here "shot" means something like "boost". So, Rick has done something to boost his father's confidence.
— Mr Wordy
Here "shot" means something like "boost".
So, Rick has done something to boost his father's confidence.
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