ConnectPhrase · Ages 12-25 · In use
shoot your shot
Make a move: tell a crush you like them, or ask them out, even if it might not work.
Just shoot your shot, worst case she says no.
For parents and educators
Encouraging, and also used for jobs or tryouts. A good opening to talk about asking respectfully and taking no for an answer.
Where it came from
Likely from basketball, taking the shot whatever the odds.
Also heard as
shot my shot, shooting my shot