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shoot the moon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʃuːt ðə ˈmuːn/

shoot the moon means: To get a special highest or lowest card-game score, often earning a reward.

verb

PERFECT CARD SCOREC2

To get a special highest or lowest card-game score, often earning a reward.

  • She shot the moon in hearts.
  • You need every penalty card to shoot the moon in this game.
  • He tried to shoot the moon but lost the final trick.

Common phrases: shoot the moon successfully, shoot the moon again

REACH HIGH LEVELC2

To reach a very high amount, price, or level.

  • House prices shot the moon that year.
  • Sales could shoot the moon if demand keeps growing.
  • The company’s share price has shot the moon since its new product launched.

Similar words: soar, skyrocket

Opposites: plummet

Common phrases: shoot the moon financially, shoot the moon again

LITERAL MOONB2

To photograph the moon, or to fire a weapon at it.

  • We went outside to shoot the moon with our cameras.
  • She shot the moon through a telescope last night.
  • In the film, the villain tries to shoot the moon with a giant laser.

Common phrases: shoot the moon tonight, shoot the moon again

LEAVE WITHOUT PAYINGC2

To leave your rented home secretly without paying the rent you owe.

  • The tenant shot the moon without paying.
  • They planned to shoot the moon before the landlord returned.
  • In the old tale, a penniless lodger shoots the moon with his belongings.

Similar words: skip out

Common phrases: shoot the moon secretly, shoot the moon tonight

Questions about shoot the moon

What does shoot the moon mean?

To get a special highest or lowest card-game score, often earning a reward.

What is shoot the moon in other languages?

Türkçe: tüm elleri almak · Español: hacer pleno · Français: faire le grand chelem · Deutsch: einen Durchmarsch machen · Italiano: fare cappotto · 日本語: 全取りする

How do you pronounce shoot the moon?

It is pronounced /ˌʃuːt ðə ˈmuːn/.

How do you use shoot the moon in a sentence?

She shot the moon in hearts. You need every penalty card to shoot the moon in this game.

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