Meaning of the word "have shot your bolt" in English
What does "have shot your bolt" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
have shot your bolt
US /hæv ʃɑt jʊər boʊlt/
UK /hæv ʃɒt jɔː boʊlt/
Idiom
to have used all of your efforts or resources, so that you cannot do anything more
Example:
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After that last attempt, he knew he had shot his bolt.
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The team had shot their bolt by the final quarter and couldn't keep up.