give it another shot — to try something again; to make another attempt at something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to try something again; to make another attempt at something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪv ɪt əˈnʌðər ʃɑːt/
Korean meaning: 다시 한 번 시도해보다, 재도전하다
Korean pronunciation: 기브 잇 어**나**더 **샷**
Example Sentences
- My cake collapsed in the oven, but I'll give it another shot - this time I won't peek!
- The job interview didn't go well, but I'm going to give it another shot with a different company.
- I tried to fix my computer myself and made it worse, but I'll give it another shot after watching some YouTube tutorials.
give it another shot
VERB//ɡɪv ɪt əˈnʌðər ʃɑːt//
to try something again; to make another attempt at something
to try something again; to make another attempt at something
When the lights are hot and you've got nothing, give it another shot!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
이 표현은 'shot'이 '기회'라는 의미로 쓰인 것으로, 총을 쏘는 것처럼 한 번의 기회를 의미하게 되었습니다. 19세기부터 'shot'이 '시도'의 의미로 사용되기 시작했어요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cake collapsed in the oven, but I'll give it another shot - this time I won't peek!”
“The job interview didn't go well, but I'm going to give it another shot with a different company.”
“I tried to fix my computer myself and made it worse, but I'll give it another shot after watching some YouTube tutorials.”
“Learning guitar is harder than I thought, but I won't give up - I'll give it another shot.”
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