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empty the clip

idiom
Meaning

To compete with great vigor, especially by making numerous scoring attempts.


Examples
SIMPLE

The team decided to empty the clip in the final minutes.

CONTEXTUAL

Trailing by ten points, the coach told his players to empty the clip and shoot from everywhere.

COMPLEX

Recognizing that this championship match was their final opportunity for glory, the strikers chose to empty the clip, launching wave after wave of relentless attacks against the exhausted defense.

Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    clip it

    To move swiftly.

  2. 02

    clip someone's wings

    To restrict someone's freedom.

  3. 03

    empty suit

    An ineffective or incompetent person in a place of authority.

  4. 04

    empty the tank

    To make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.

  5. 05

    empty words

    Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.

  6. 06

    go at a good clip

    To go fast

  7. 07

    run on empty

    To be losing enthusiasm or willingness; to lack motivation.

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