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Have shot your bolt

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Metaphorical OriginPlay
The phrase comes from crossbow archery, where a 'bolt' is a type of arrow, symbolizing used-up effort. SlideAfter applying to dozens of jobs without success, I felt I had shot my bolt.
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Common MisusePlay
Don't confuse it with 'shooting oneself in the foot', which means causing self-harm by mistake. SlideHe didn't shoot himself in the foot; he simply had shot his bolt with nowhere to go.
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Use in FailurePlay
It's often used when someone has failed after giving their all, not just when they're tired. SlideThe team had shot their bolt in the first half and lost the game.