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Meaning of shoot one's shot | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To strive for success.
colloquial
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

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

shoot one's wad shoot oneself in the foot shoot out shoot someone straight shoot the boots shoot the breeze