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Term: Shoot the Moon

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Senses and Usages:

1. To strive for exceptionally high goals or to take exceptional risks in order to achieve success.

- Example: She decided to shoot the moon and apply to all top universities.

- Example: Despite the risks, he shot the moon and invested all his savings into his startup.

2. To attempt to win all, or the maximum possible, points or prizes in a game or competition.

- Example: The team decided to shoot the moon and go for all the bonus points in the final round.

- Example: Instead of playing it safe, she shot the moon and bet all her tokens for a chance to win big.

3. To take a photograph of the moon, especially a close-up or detailed shot.

- Example: The photographer decided to shoot the moon using a powerful telescope.

- Example: The astrophotographer's stunning image of the moon was captured by shooting the moon with a specialized camera lens.

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