have a shot at

VERB

endeavor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspire bid for strive take pains undertake

STRONG

address aim apply assay buck determine dig essay grind hassle hump hustle intend labor offer plug purpose push risk scratch seek strain struggle sweat try venture

WEAK

do one's best drive at go for go for broke hammer away have a crack have a swing at make a run at make an effort peg away pour it on take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget

STRONG

conceal hide idle ignore laze neglect overlook pass rest withhold

WEAK

be idle procrastinate put off

VERB

engage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrest catch employ fascinate immerse interest involve join participate preoccupy undertake

STRONG

absorb allure bewitch busy captivate charm draw enamor enchant enthrall grip imbue monopolize partake practice soak tackle

WEAK

embark on enter into give a try give a whirl go for broke go in for go out for have a fling at have a go at keep busy pitch in preengage set about take part tie up try on for size

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore disenchant disinterest free ignore let go release

STRONG

disgust forget neglect offend repel repulse turn off

WEAK

discharge disconnect

Example Sentences

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Asked if he thought the US space agency would achieve the goal during his second term, Trump said, "Oh, we have a shot at it."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

I knew the only way I’d have a shot at becoming a successful writer was if I kept writing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Does Ariana Grande have a shot at an Oscar?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

The overall winners of the tie, taking place on Friday and Saturday, will play in next February's first round, and therefore have a shot at winning the title in 2026.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Today, anyone may have a shot at becoming a United States Supreme Court justice or a CEO, and there are more and more self-made billionaires.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

have a shot at

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