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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a free shot" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is given an opportunity to do something without any cost or risk, often in sports or informal situations.
Example: "After the foul, the player was awarded a free shot at the goal."
Alternatives: "an open opportunity" or "a no-cost chance".
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After two beers, the bartender offered him a free shot.
"Free transportation, famous singers, a free shot of vodka.
We start something, they're still going to have a free shot at one of our guys.
"I had a free shot at Rich Gannon, and I fell on my face.
The referee's put us under pressure in the 46th minute with a free shot at goal.
Approach the altar and treat yourself to a free shot of wine and a tasteless wafer (gluten-free upon request).
Before he stepped out of bounds, he hesitated, allowing MSU defenders to have a free shot at a quarterback.
Like America's mid-terms, they offer voters a free shot at an unpopular incumbent and seldom reward popular ones.
Regardless of the fact that the foul had taken place a few inches outside the box, the punishment (a free shot on goal) fit the crime (the unfair denial of a free shot on goal).
"OK, now you can have a free shot at me," he says, trying to laugh it off.
He never heard defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka coming, readying for a free shot from the blind side.
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