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Definition of case shot - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
firearms ammunitionDated US ammunition in a container that scatters small projectiles when firedDated US
- The cannon was loaded with case shot for maximum effect.
- The soldiers prepared the case shot for the upcoming skirmish.
- Case shot was essential for the artillery unit.
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ammunition in a container that scatters small projectiles when fired
Expressions with case
situation that is considered resolved
After the confession, the detective declared the case closed.
statement meaning a discussion or argument is finished and settled
Once she showed the written contract, he shrugged and said, "Case dismissed."
something in a useless or hopeless condition
The old car was a total basket case, beyond repair.
person receiving help because they are poor or in trouble
He didn't want to be seen as a charity case by his friends.
lack sufficient grounds or proof to succeed in an argument
Without witnesses, you haven't got a case, so drop the claim.
matter requiring immediate attention or action
We must focus on the case in hand before anything else.
example illustrating a point
The recent election is a case in point.
decision is final and not open to debate
He said no, so the case is closed.
if that happens, then this result follows
You might be late, in which case call me.
present arguments to support a position
She made a case for the new policy.
stop discussing or considering an issue
Let's drop a case and move on to other topics.
criticize or nag someone persistently
She always gets on my case about my messy room.
give reasons or evidence to support an idea or action
She tried to make out a case for more funding.
reluctantly confirming an undesirable fact or situation
I'm afraid that's the case, we are out of stock.
appropriate to the circumstances or situation
The judge will decide the penalty, as the case may be.
criticize or nag someone persistently
She is always on his case about his messy room.
organize arguments to persuade others
She needed to build a case for the new project proposal.
temporary state of worry or fear
He got a case of the jitters before the job interview.
someone hiding a particular aspect of their life
She is a closet case when it comes to her love for comic books.
solve a difficult problem or mystery
The detective worked tirelessly to crack the case.
successfully complete an investigation
After weeks of work, they finally cracked the case.
stop criticizing or nagging someone
He finally got off my case after I explained.
criticize or nag someone persistently
She always gets on my case about my messy room.
I believe my point is proven
After showing the data, she said, 'I rest my case'.
Expressions with shot
gunshot fired to warn without harm
The soldier fired a warning shot into the air.
unfair remark targeting someone's vulnerability
His comment about her past was a cheap shot.
final remark made before leaving, often meant to insult
He left the meeting with a parting shot at his boss.
important or influential person
He became a big shot in the tech industry after his app went viral.
receive an injection from a doctor or nurse
I need to get a shot before school.
attempt to do something
She decided to take a shot at painting.
try something new or unfamiliar
I’ve never tried sushi before, but I’ll give it a shot.
make the best effort or try as hard as possible
She decided to give it her best shot during the competition.
try or attempt something new or uncertain
She decided to give painting a shot.
attempt something new or challenging
She decided to have a shot at painting.
too stressed to stay calm or think clearly
After weeks of worry, my nerves are shot.
act immediately without checking facts or reasons first
He shot first and asked questions later in the meeting.
guess made without any information or preparation
It was just a shot in the dark.
deserving to be tried or attempted
The new restaurant looks worth a shot for dinner tonight.
warning of negative consequences if actions continue
The manager's email was a shot across the bow to the team.
achieving something without using force or conflict
The team won the championship without firing a shot.
successfully on the first attempt
He hit the target at the first shot.
contain or be filled with a quality everywhere
Her voice was shot through with sadness.
by a great amount or degree
She won the race by a long shot.
get rid of something or someone
I need to get shot of these old clothes.
try your hardest in a task or challenge
Give your best shot, and don’t worry if you miss.
feeling of intense emotional pain
Hearing the bad news was like a gut shot to him.
very quickly or immediately without delay
She finished her homework in a shot.
your turn to take action in a game
It's your shot, so take the pool cue.
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- French:mitraille, ...
- German:Kartätsche, ...
- Italian:mitraglia, ...
- Spanish:metralla, ...
- Portuguese:metralha, ...
- Chinese:散弹, ...
- Japanese:カンister弾, ...
- Arabic:طَلْق عُنْقُودِي, ...
- Hebrew:תַּחְמוֹשֶׁת מִקְרֶה, ...
- Russian:картечь, ...
- Ukrainian:картеч, ...
- Hindi:केसशॉट, ...
- Bengali:ছররা গোলা, ...
- Catalan:metralla, ...
- Czech:kartáčový náboj, ...
- Danish:kartæts, ...
- Dutch:kartets, ...
- Greek:καρτεσιανό βλήμα, ...
- Hungarian:kartács, ...
- Khmer:គ្រាប់រំសេវក្នុងសំបកដែលបាញ់បែកគ្រាប់តូចៗចេញ, ...
- Korean:케이스 샷, ...
- Persian:گلولههای پراکنده, ...
- Polish:kartacz, ...
- Portuguese (BR):metralha, ...
- Romanian:șrapnel, ...
- Swedish:kartesj, ...
- Thai:ลูกปราย, ...
- Turkish:parçalanmış mermi, ...
- Vietnamese:đạn tán xạ, ...
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