have a shy at (something)

have a shy at (something)

To attempt to strike or hit something, such as a ball. I had a shy at the ball but didn't hit it very far.
See also: have, shy
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have a shy at

try to hit something, especially with a ball or stone.
See also: have, shy
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See also:
  • have a shy at
  • foul ball
  • have a ball
  • tee up
  • teed up
  • home run
  • put some reverse English on it
  • bounce (something) back and forth
  • bounce back and forth
  • bring into play