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ESLPod_0738_WE_1151 Talking to a Mechanic In this podcast, the word "shot" means worn out, or used so thoroughly that very little or nothing is left: "This couch is shot! When are you going to buy a new one?" The phrase "a shot in the arm" describes something that gives one energy, enthusiasm, and motivation to be more successful and do something well: "Getting such a nice letter of recommendation was a shot in the arm for Harvey during his job search." The phrase "not by a long shot" is used to describe something that is extremely unlikely: "The business is failing and there's no way they'll be able to keep it open next year, not by a long shot." Finally, the phrase "to give (something) (one's) best shot" means to try to do something: "Normally Lacey is scared of speaking in public, but she agreed to give it her best shot."

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ESLPod 738 shot Transportation

Id	ESLPod_0738_WE_1151
Episode Id	ESLPod 738
Episode Title	Talking to a Mechanic
Phrase	shot
Text	In this podcast, the word "shot" means worn out, or used so thoroughly that very little or nothing is left: "This couch is shot! When are you going to buy a new one?" The phrase "a shot in the arm" describes something that gives one energy, enthusiasm, and motivation to be more successful and do something well: "Getting such a nice letter of recommendation was a shot in the arm for Harvey during his job search." The phrase "not by a long shot" is used to describe something that is extremely unlikely: "The business is failing and there's no way they'll be able to keep it open next year, not by a long shot." Finally, the phrase "to give (something) (one's) best shot" means to try to do something: "Normally Lacey is scared of speaking in public, but she agreed to give it her best shot."
Topics	Transportation

Shot Phrase Eslpod Means Long Give Talking Mechanic