gave something a shot

A form of give something a shot — To try or attempt (something); to give something a try.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of give something a shot
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APA

gave something a shot. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20something%20a%20shot

MLA

“gave something a shot.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20something%20a%20shot. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gave something a shot,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20something%20a%20shot.

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