take a whack at

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out of whack

[out of whack] {adj. phr.}, {slang} 1. Needing repair; not working right. * /Ben was glad the lawn mower got out of whack, because he didn't have to mow the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

whack

[whack] See: [OUT OF WHACK]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

long shot

[long shot] {n.} 1. A bet or other risk taken though not likely to succeed. * /The horse was a long shot, but it came in and paid well./ * […] www.sky-net-eye.com

shot in the arm

[shot in the arm] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something inspiring or encouraging. * /The general's appearance was a shot in the arm for the weary soldiers./ * /We were ready to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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