Getting a shot.
This idiom or expression has to do with:
Having an injection.
A. Have you got your shot yet?
B. I’m not going to. I don’t believe in getting flu shots!!
Half a chance.
This idiom or expression means:
Some chance.
An opportunity.
Give him half a chance. Take it easy on him.
Fair shot.
This idiom or expression like phrase means:
A chance.
An opportunity.
They deserve the opportunity to prove themselves. Give them a fair shot.
Getting one’s foot in the door.
This idiom or expression has to do with:
Finding an opportunity.
Using or creating an opportunity.
A. Are you having any luck getting your book published? I know have it ready
B. I don’t know anyone in the business. If I could only get my foot in the door!
Missing the boat.
This idiom or expression has to do with:
Being too late.
Missing an opportunity.
Hey, make a decision or you’re gonna miss the boat.
Other fish in the sea
This idiom or expression represents:
More opportunities.
(Usually used in order to sympathize with a girl or boy who has been hurt romantically.)
Don’t worry. There are plenty of other fish in the sea. There will be other (romantic) opportunities.
