take a shot
take a shot
To drink a small amount of alcohol out of a shot glass. (Such a drink is commonly called a "shot.") A: "Come on, take a shot with us!" B: "No thanks, I've had enough to drink."
See also: shot, take
take a shot (at someone or something)
1. To fire a weapon at someone or something. I took a shot at the target but didn't even come close. The officer took a shot into the air above the suspect as a warning.
2. To attempt or try something. I don't know that I'll be able to do much better, but I'll take a shot. Give me the controller—I'll take a shot at beating the boss.
See also: shot, someone, take
take a shot at (someone or something)
To criticize someone or something very harshly; to verbally attack someone, especially in a belittling or demeaning way. I feel bad for taking a shot at his like that, but it was just so dumb that I couldn't resist saying something. I feel like you've been taking shots at me all day—what's your problem? He's not known for his civility, and he's not afraid to take a shot when someone annoys him.
See also: shot, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have/take a ˈshot (at something/at doing something)
(also give something a ˈshot) (informal) try to do something: We all had a shot at solving the riddle. I don’t know if I’ll be any good at editing the newsletter, but I’ll give it a shot.See also: have, shot, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
take a shot
verbSee take a shot at something
See also: shot, take
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- do a shot
- have/take a shot
- take a shot (at someone or something)
- take a shot at (someone or something)
- drink (someone) under the table
- drink somebody under the table
- drink someone under the table
- drink under the table
- lush up
- drive (someone) to drink, to