Meaning:
approach shot 
n.
a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green
have take a shot Idiom, Proverb
a big shot
an important person, a boss, a big wheel On payday he spends money like a big shot, buying drinks for all.
a hotshot
"a person who displays; show-off, showboat" What a hotshot he is - showing everybody his new car.
a long shot
a poor chance of winning, a slim chance The Leafs winning the Stanley Cup - now that's a long shot.
a shot in the arm
energy, encouragement, a lift Billy Graham's sermon was inspiring - a shot in the arm.
a shot in the dark
a wild guess, a try, hazard a guess His answer was incorrect. It was a shot in the dark.
big shot
rich or important person, VIP, big boys Randy's a big shot in the movie industry. He owns four studios.
by a long shot
by a big difference, by far The soap company was able to beat out the bids of the other companies by a long shot.
call the shots
make the decisions, decide what happens Mr. Binks may be the president, but Ms. Barker calls the shots.
crack shot/salesman etc.
a person who is highly skilled at shooting etc. Marvin has developed into a crack salesman. He's excellent.
get a shot
get a needle from a doctor You are sick. Maybe you should get a shot of penicillin.
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