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like a shot
shot 1 C0329300 (shŏt)n.1. The firing or discharge of a weapon, such as a gun.2. The distance over which something is shot; the range.3. a. An attempt to hit a target with a projectile: His shot at the bear missed by inches.b. An attempt to reach a target with a rocket: a moon shot.4. Sports & Games a. An attempt to score into a goal, as in soccer or hockey.b. The flight or path of a projectile in a game.c. A sharply hit or driven ball or puck.d. A stroke in a game, as in golf or billiards: took three shots to get out of the sand trap.5. A pointed or critical remark.6. Informal a. An attempt; a try: took a shot at losing weight.b. An opportunity: gave him a fair shot at the part in the play.c. A chance at odds; something to bet on: The horse was a four-to-one shot.7. a. A solid projectile designed to be discharged from a firearm or cannon.b. pl. shot Such projectiles, especially when fired in clusters, considered as a group.c. pl. shot Tiny lead or steel pellets, especially ones used in a shotgun cartridge.d. One of these pellets.8. Sports The heavy metal ball that is put for distance in the shot put.9. One who shoots in a particular way: a good shot with the rifle and the bow.10. a. A charge of explosives used in blasting mine shafts.b. A detonation of an explosive charge.11. a. A photograph taken of a particular subject: got a good shot of that last model.b. A single continuous recording made with a movie camera.12. a. A hypodermic injection.b. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.13. a. A small amount of liquor, usually between 1 and 1 ½ ounces: got out the vodka and measured two shots into the glass.b. A small drink: sipped a shot of bourbon; drank a shot of espresso.c. A small amount of a liquid used as an ingredient in a beverage: prepared a smoothie with a shot of wheatgrass.14. An amount to be paid, as for drinks; a bill.15. Nautical A length of chain equal to 15 fathoms (90 feet).tr.v. shot·ted, shot·ting, shots To load or weight with shot.Idioms: like a shot Very quickly. shot in the arm Informal Something that boosts one's spirits. shot in the dark Informal 1. A guess.2. An attempt that has little chance of succeeding.
[Middle English, from Old English sceot, scot; see skeud- in Indo-European roots.]
shot 2 C0329300 (shŏt)v.Past tense and past participle of shoot.adj.1. a. Of changeable or variegated color; iridescent.b. Streaked or flecked with or as if with yarn of a different color: a blue suit shot with purple; a forest glade that was shot with sunlight.c. Interspersed or permeated with a distinctive quality: Her apology was shot with irony.2. Informal a. Worn-out; ruined.b. Exhausted; thoroughly tired.Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. like a shot - without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"forthwith, immediately, instantly, at once, right away, straight off, straightaway, directly, now |
Translationsshot1 (ʃot) noun1. a single act of shooting. He fired one shot. 射擊 射击（射击中的一发子弹） 2. the sound of a gun being fired. He heard a shot. 射擊聲 射击声3. a throw, hit, turn etc in a game or competition. It's your shot; Can I have a shot?; He played some good shots in that tennis match; Good shot! (比賽)投擲、射門、投籃、一擊等 （体育比赛中的）击球、射门、投篮等 4. an attempt. I don't know if I can do that, but I'll have a shot (at it). 嘗試 尝试5. something which is shot or fired, especially small lead bullets used in cartridges. lead shot. 彈丸，砲彈 弹丸6. a photograph, especially a scene in a film. 拍攝，(電影)鏡頭 （电影中的）镜头 7. an injection. The doctor gave me a shot. 注射 注射8. a marksman. He's a good shot. 射手 射手ˈshotgun noun a type of rifle that fires shot. a double-barrelled shotgun. 散彈槍 霰弹枪，鸟枪 like a shot very quickly; eagerly. He accepted my invitation like a shot. 立刻，迫不及待地 立刻a shot in the dark a guess based on little or no information. The detective admitted that his decision to check the factory had just been a shot in the dark. 猜測 猜测like a shot
like a shotVery quickly and perhaps excitedly. His tires squealed as he drove out of the parking lot like a shot. I took off like a shot when I heard that my best friend's plane had finally landed.See also: like, shotlike a shotVery rapidly, as in When they asked for volunteers, he raised his hand like a shot. This expression alludes to the rapidity of gunfire. [Colloquial; late 1800s] See also: like, shotlike a shot INFORMALIf you do something like a shot, you do it immediately and usually eagerly. If they offered me the job, I'd be off like a shot. I'd go myself like a shot but David wouldn't let me.See also: like, shotlike a shot without hesitation; willingly. informalSee also: like, shot(do something) like a ˈshot (informal) (do something) immediately or quickly, without hesitating: I’d be off like a shot if he offered me a job abroad. ♢ If she wanted him, he’d go back to her like a shot.See also: like, shot like a shot Very quickly.See also: like, shotEncyclopediaSeeshotlike a shot
Synonyms for like a shotadv without delay or hesitationSynonyms- forthwith
- immediately
- instantly
- at once
- right away
- straight off
- straightaway
- directly
- now
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