idioms using “shot”

By a long shot

By a large margin (use for emphasis)

“Kato-san is the better public speaker of the two managers by a long shot.”

Get a shot at

Get a chance to do something

“Niimura-san is so excited to finally get a shot at being a currency trader.”

Give something one’s best shot

To try one’s hardest to achieve something even though it is difficult

“Sakura-san said passing the English exam would be difficult but she is giving it her best shot.”

A long shot

Something that is likely to fail; the odds are against it

“Kinuta-san knows that getting an interview with the CEO is a long shot, but she is trying anyway.”

A shot in the arm

Help and encouragement when one really needs it

“Those two extra computer programmers were a real shot in the arm for our project; we actually met the deadline.”