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Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Take a shot at
"to take a shot at something"
What is the actual meaning of this phrase ? I know the metaphorical meaning, which is "to attempt something".
Is the actual meaning one of the following three :
1. To get a target in sight.
2. To shoot at a target with or without success.
3. To shoot at a target with success.
What is the actual meaning of this phrase ? I know the metaphorical meaning, which is "to attempt something".
Is the actual meaning one of the following three :
1. To get a target in sight.
2. To shoot at a target with or without success.
3. To shoot at a target with success.
Top answer
Use the metaphorical meaning. Just want to help.
- Use the metaphorical meaning.
- Just want to help.
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Maybe it can be the actual meaning but most likely people say it as "to attempt,try something" It can work but its better to be safe than sorry.Use the metaphorical meaning.
I'm just 11.Just want to help.
I'm just 11.Just want to help.
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