take a shot
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- He decided to take a shot at the difficult question.
- Despite the odds, she decided to take a shot at winning the competition.
- The coach encouraged the player to take a shot from outside the penalty box.
- I'm not sure I can do it, but I'll take a shot anyway.
- The politician decided to take a shot at reforming the outdated system.
- He wasn't confident, but he was willing to take a shot at the challenge.
- The artist decided to take a shot at a new style of painting.
- Even though it was a long shot, he decided to take a shot at the jackpot.
- She decided to take a shot at writing a novel during her sabbatical.
- The entrepreneur was ready to take a shot at launching a new business.