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ESLPod_0319_WE_0313 Being Under Stress In this podcast, the word "shot" means worn out, tired, or no longer working correctly: "After 20 years of playing football, Jaime's knees were shot and he needed surgery to walk without pain." The word "shot" is also the past tense of the verb "to shoot," which means to fire a gun: "Claude shot his gun, but missed the bird." At a bar, a "shot" is a small amount of alcohol, usually served in a small "shot glass": "Please give me a shot of your best whisky." The word "shot" can also mean an attempt or try: "I know it's difficult, but just give it your best shot." In sports, a "shot" is a player's attempt to move the ball and score a point: "The basketball player made a three-point shot."

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ESLPod 319 shot About You

Id	ESLPod_0319_WE_0313
Episode Id	ESLPod 319
Episode Title	Being Under Stress
Phrase	shot
Text	In this podcast, the word "shot" means worn out, tired, or no longer working correctly: "After 20 years of playing football, Jaime's knees were shot and he needed surgery to walk without pain." The word "shot" is also the past tense of the verb "to shoot," which means to fire a gun: "Claude shot his gun, but missed the bird." At a bar, a "shot" is a small amount of alcohol, usually served in a small "shot glass": "Please give me a shot of your best whisky." The word "shot" can also mean an attempt or try: "I know it's difficult, but just give it your best shot." In sports, a "shot" is a player's attempt to move the ball and score a point: "The basketball player made a three-point shot."
Topics	About You

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