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We had one shot

🇬🇧 UK //wiː hæd wʌn ʃɒt// 🇺🇸 US //wi hæd wʌn ʃɑt//

Meaning of We had one shot

We had a single opportunity to do something important.

In simple words: We had one chance.

We had one shot in a sentence

• We had one shot to win the game, and we took it.
• After everything we've done, we really had one shot at this.
• In life, sometimes you only have one shot to succeed.
• He realized he had one shot left before the deadline approached.
• With that entrance, we had one shot to make a great impression.

How to use We had one shot

Use this expression when referring to a single opportunity to succeed. Suitable for conversations and storytelling, but may be considered too informal in very formal writing contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a basketball player taking one crucial shot to win the game.

Related words

Collocations with We had one shot

• missed shot
• final shot
• lucky shot

Synonyms for We had one shot

• opportunity
• chance
• attempt
• try
• possibility

Common mistakes with We had one shot

• Confused with 'got a shot' implying a possibility instead of chance.
• Using 'shot' to mean 'attempt' in formal contexts.
• Misplacing the phrase contextually, thinking it means a literal shot.

Frequently asked questions about We had one shot

What does We had one shot mean?

We had one chance.

What is the definition of We had one shot?

We had a single opportunity to do something important.

How do you use We had one shot in a sentence?

We had one shot to win the game, and we took it.

Can you give another example of We had one shot?

After everything we've done, we really had one shot at this.

What are synonyms for We had one shot?

Common alternatives include opportunity, chance, attempt, try, possibility.

What words go with We had one shot?

It commonly pairs with missed shot, final shot, lucky shot.

What are common mistakes when using We had one shot?

Confused with 'got a shot' implying a possibility instead of chance. Using 'shot' to mean 'attempt' in formal contexts. Misplacing the phrase contextually, thinking it means a literal shot.

How do you pronounce We had one shot?

US: //wi hæd wʌn ʃɑt//, UK: //wiː hæd wʌn ʃɒt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We had one shot?

Use this expression when referring to a single opportunity to succeed. Suitable for conversations and storytelling, but may be considered too informal in very formal writing contexts.