While international, British drinking culture ‘shot’ (measure of spirits) and sporting ‘shot’ both significant.
Shot
Etymology & History
British attempt or drink. British dual effort and alcohol meaning. 'Give it a shot' = try. Shot of whisky British measure. Reflects British drinking and trying vocabulary.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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