takeanothershot
verb phraseUK /teɪk əˈnʌðə ʃɒt/
US /teɪk əˈnʌðər ʃɑt/
To try something one more time.
The basketball missed, so she decided to take another shot.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To take another photograph.
The first picture was blurry, so he took another shot.
3. To drink another small amount of liquor.
After the toast, he took another shot of whiskey.
4. To fire a gun or weapon again.
The hunter missed the target and had to take another shot.
5. To make another critical remark or attack.
The reporter took another shot at the mayor's policies.