take a shot at something
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.
take a shot (at something)
tv. to try (to do) something. I don’t think I can do it, but I’ll take a shot at it.
See also: shot, something, take
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- take a shot at
- like a shot
- dead on target
- shoot up
- shoot up on something
- shoot-up
- shot up
- shoot (someone or something) down in flames
- shoot someone down in flames
- shoot someone or something down in flames