"give something a shot" meaning in All languages combined

See give something a shot on Wiktionary

Verb [English]

Forms: gives something a shot [present, singular, third-person], giving something a shot [participle, present], gave something a shot [past], given something a shot [participle, past]
Head templates: {{en-verb|give<,,gave,given> something a shot}} give something a shot (third-person singular simple present gives something a shot, present participle giving something a shot, simple past gave something a shot, past participle given something a shot)
  1. Try or attempt (something); to give something a try.
    Sense id: en-give_something_a_shot-en-verb-5-qqLaKI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English light verb constructions, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "But the prospect of Harris at the top of the ticket was making him rethink that switch. Mr. Gaines now says he is open to at least considering her. “If Kamala steps up, that would change history,” he said. “I’d give her a shot.”",
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