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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

What does "off" mean in this case?

"Before you can get any sort of a shot off in tennis, you need to have your racquet in your hand, ready for play."

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" 'Get a shot off' means 'complete a shot', or in this case 'complete hitting the tennis ball'. eg The tiger killed the hunter before he could get a shot off. It's a rather old-fashioned expression.

— Clive

  • " 'Get a shot off' means 'complete a shot', or in this case 'complete hitting the tennis ball'.
  • eg The tiger killed the hunter before he could get a shot off.
  • It's a rather old-fashioned expression.
  • Clive
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Hi,
"Before you can get any sort of a shot off in tennis, you need to have your racquet in your hand, ready for play."

'Get a shot off' means 'complete a shot', or in this case 'complete hitting the tennis ball'.

eg The tiger killed the hunter before he could g
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