shot the bull

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What does shot the bull mean?

simple past and past participle of shoot the bull

How to pronounce shot the bull

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “shot the bull”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “shot the bull” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.