it's worth a shot — worth trying although unlikely to succeed; worth attempting despite low chances
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: worth trying although unlikely to succeed; worth attempting despite low chances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪts wɜːrθ ə ʃɑːt/
Korean meaning: 성공 가능성은 낮지만 시도해볼 만한, 한 번 해볼 만한
Korean pronunciation: 잇츠 **워**스 어 **샷**
Example Sentences
- Asking my boss for a raise seems scary, but it's worth a shot.
- I've never cooked before, but making a five-course dinner for my date tonight? It's worth a shot!
- The lottery odds are terrible, but for two dollars, it's worth a shot.
it's worth a shot
NOUN//ɪts wɜːrθ ə ʃɑːt//
worth trying although unlikely to succeed; worth attempting despite low chances
worth trying although unlikely to succeed; worth attempting despite low chances
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Don't have a lot, but the chance I got - it's worth a shot!
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Origin
이 표현은 'shot'이 '기회' 또는 '시도'를 의미하는 것에서 유래했습니다. 마치 활이나 총을 쏘는 것처럼 목표를 향해 한 번 시도해보는 것을 나타내며, 20세기 중반부터 널리 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“Asking my boss for a raise seems scary, but it's worth a shot.”
“I've never cooked before, but making a five-course dinner for my date tonight? It's worth a shot!”
“The lottery odds are terrible, but for two dollars, it's worth a shot.”
“Teaching my grandma to use TikTok might be impossible, but it's worth a shot.”
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