errant shot
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Refers to a shot in sports (like golf, basketball, etc.) that is inaccurate and misses its target.
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- A single errant shot into the woods cost him the championship.
- The game was lost on an errant shot at the buzzer.
- Even the best players can make an errant shot under pressure.
- His errant shot flew wide of the goal and into the crowd.
- The archer compensated for the wind, hoping to avoid another errant shot.
- Frustration grew with each errant shot she hit out of bounds.
- An errant shot left his opponent with an easy opportunity to win.
- The goalie was saved by an errant shot that deflected off the post.
- Practice is key to reducing the number of errant shots in your game.
- If he makes one more errant shot, he'll likely be substituted.