Take a shot at Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɑt/ /ˈæt
TAYK uh SHAWT at
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ʃˈɒt/ /ˈæt
TAYK uh SHOT at
Definition
To try to do something, often when you are not sure if you will succeed. It can also mean to attempt something for the first time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in speech. Often used for new experiences, or when the outcome is uncertain. Similar to 'give it a try' or 'have a go.' Sometimes also used humorously or when risk is involved.
Spanish: intentarlo - probarPortuguese (BR): tentar - experimentarPortuguese (PT): tentar - experimentarChinese (Simplified): 尝试 - 试一试Chinese (Traditional): 嘗試 - 試一試Hindi: कोशिश करना - प्रयास करनाArabic: يحاول - يجربBengali: চেষ্টা করা - একটা প্রচেষ্টা নেওয়াRussian: попробовать - попытатьсяJapanese: 挑戦する - 試してみるVietnamese: thử - thử sứcKorean: 도전하다 - 한번 해보다Turkish: denemek - şansını denemekUrdu: کوشش کرنا - آزماناIndonesian: mencoba - mencoba peruntungan
Example Sentences
I want to take a shot at painting this weekend.
basic
She decided to take a shot at cooking a new recipe.
basic
Can I take a shot at answering that question?
basic
I've never played chess, but I'll take a shot at it.
natural
If you're not sure, just take a shot at it and see what happens.
natural
Mind if I take a shot at fixing your computer?
natural