shot

noun [U] (ATTEMPT)

/ʃɑt/ infml

Definition

› an attempt to do or achieve something that is difficult, when success is uncertain: I’m not sure they’ll consider me for the job, but I’ll give it a shot.

(Definition of shot noun (ATTEMPT) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed

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