The expression for this week is \u201cgive it a shot.\u201d I am sure you have heard it in English movies or on podcasts.<\/p>\n
\u201cGive it a shot\u201d means to try something. But it does not always mean to try something for the first time.<\/p>\n
This expression is used as a sentence, or as part of a sentence. And if we want to use it to talk about trying something again, we add the word \u201canother\u201d to the expression.<\/p>\n
Here are some examples to show you how to use the expression.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not sure I can do it.\u201d \u201cCome on. Give it a shot.\u201d<\/p>\n
I\u2019m going to just give it a shot and see if it works.<\/p>\n
I failed last time, but I\u2019ve been practicing. I\u2019m going to give it another shot.<\/p>\n
So come on and give it a shot. Leave a comment with your own examples. And if you want more examples that you can see and hear, watch the video below.<\/p>\n
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The Expression<\/p>\n
The expression for this week is \u201cgive it a shot.\u201d I am sure you have heard it in English movies or on podcasts.<\/p>\n
the Meaning<\/p>\n
\u201cGive it a shot\u201d means to try something. But it does not always mean to try something for the first time.<\/p>\n
How do we use it<\/p>\n
This expression is used as a sentence, or as part of a sentence. And if we want to use it to talk about trying something again, we add the word \u201canother\u201d to the expression.<\/p>\n
Easy Examples<\/p>\n
Here are some examples to show you how to use the expression.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not sure I can do it.\u201d \u201cCome on. Give it a shot.\u201d<\/p>\n
I\u2019m going to just give it a shot and see if it works.<\/p>\n
I failed last time, but I\u2019ve been practicing. I\u2019m going to give it another shot.<\/p>\n
Your Turn<\/p>\n
So come on and give it a shot. Leave a comment with your own examples. And if you want more examples that you can see and hear, watch the video below.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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