shoot the moon

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Определение shoot the moon в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

To hit the moon, with a rocket or by other means

The Army, making its first attempt to shoot the moon, had spent weeks fussing over the Juno II, a 60-ton Jupiter IRBM with a spike of high-speed rockets.

To take a risk which may result in great rewards; to succeed after taking such a risk

They understood that they could try to shoot the moon and turn the traditional timing of a presidential campaign on its head and possibly succeed.

To achieve the lowest score possible, such that the player is usually rewarded with bonus points

To attain great heights, a high value, or a numerically high measurement

Already orbiting at altitudes unimaginable a few short years ago, interest rates moved even higher last week and threatened to shoot the moon.

escape in the night, make a nighttime escape

Турецкое произношение

şut dhi mun

Синонимы

go for broke

Произношение

/ˈsʜo͞ot ᴛʜē ˈmo͞on/ /ˈʃuːt ðiː ˈmuːn/