shoot for

Idioms and Phrases

Strive or aim for, as in We're shooting for higher production by spring . This term, alluding to aiming at something with a weapon, has largely replaced the earlier shoot at , which dates from the 1400s.

Example Sentences

Sometimes it’s very boring, and sometimes you have to shoot for a long time to find something worthwhile.

From Los Angeles Times

A shoot for a film starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean was interrupted when traffic wardens began to ticket vehicles being used in a scene.

From BBC

“He said shoot for a second or third time — I don’t even remember — and I felt confident about taking the shot.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I think that’s a good mindset for Tony to kind of shoot for something this year, and if things line up, great; if they don’t, then we can pivot to ‘25,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

Undeterred, the group are planning an even bigger shoot for their next single, which sees them reunite with Swedish pop star Zara Larsson.

From BBC

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