chip shot
Something that is easy to do or to achieve.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Winning this game is a chip shot for our team.”
“Since the company already has the technology, finishing the project on time should be a chip shot.”
“Given his extensive experience and the simplicity of the task, completing the audit proved to be a mere chip shot.”
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big shot
A person with a reputation of importance or power.
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cash in one's chips
To discontinue an activity, accepting whatever gains or losses one has incurred; to give up.
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chip away
To reduce or weaken bit by bit; often used with at.
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chip in
To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.
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chip off the old block
Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.
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chip on one's shoulder
A habitually combative attitude, usually because of a harbored grievance, a sense of inferiority, or a desire to prove something.
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chip up
To cause something to have chips, cracks or dents.
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give it one's best shot
To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.
Last updated August 10, 2026