Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shoot one's shot

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.18 in modern English

Syllables: shoot one's shot
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To strive for success.

Colloquial

verb

To take an opportunity try to win over a prospective romantic partner, especially when the chances of succeeding are slim; to take a chance.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

"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)"

Usage

Colloquial

Inflected Forms

shoots one's shot (present, singular) shooting one's shot (participle, present) shot one's shot (participle, past) shot one's shot (past)

Questions

What does shoot one's shot mean?: To strive for success.

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