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This was our shot

🇬🇧 UK //ðɪs wəz aʊə ʃɒt// 🇺🇸 US //ðɪs wəz aʊər ʃɑt//

Meaning of This was our shot

An opportunity or chance to achieve something.

In simple words: This was our chance.

This was our shot in a sentence

• This was our shot at winning the championship.
• After years of hard work, this was our shot to make a difference.
• When the company closed, we realized this was our shot gone.
• We thought this was our shot for a vacation last year.
• Finding that old song reminded us that this was our shot to reconnect.

How to use This was our shot

Used in contexts expressing a missed opportunity or hope. Suitable for conversations about experiences or goals, but might be informal in serious contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of taking a shot in basketball – it's a chance to score.

Related words

Collocations with This was our shot

• missed shot
• take a shot
• give it a shot
• last shot
• final shot

Synonyms for This was our shot

• chance
• opportunity
• attempt
• try
• experiment

Common mistakes with This was our shot

• Misusing 'shot' in a formal context.
• Confusing with 'this is our shot' which implies it's still a chance.
• Translating direct meanings without understanding the idiomatic sense.

Frequently asked questions about This was our shot

What does This was our shot mean?

This was our chance.

What is the definition of This was our shot?

An opportunity or chance to achieve something.

How do you use This was our shot in a sentence?

This was our shot at winning the championship.

Can you give another example of This was our shot?

After years of hard work, this was our shot to make a difference.

What are synonyms for This was our shot?

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

What words go with This was our shot?

It commonly pairs with missed shot, take a shot, give it a shot, last shot, final shot.

What are common mistakes when using This was our shot?

Misusing 'shot' in a formal context. Confusing with 'this is our shot' which implies it's still a chance. Translating direct meanings without understanding the idiomatic sense.

How do you pronounce This was our shot?

US: //ðɪs wəz aʊər ʃɑt//, UK: //ðɪs wəz aʊə ʃɒt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use This was our shot?

Used in contexts expressing a missed opportunity or hope. Suitable for conversations about experiences or goals, but might be informal in serious contexts.