shooting gallery
The term "shooting gallery" is used in various contexts, from amusement parks to illicit drug use, each with distinct meanings.
Definition
B1Amusement Parks
(recreational)A game at a fair where participants shoot at targets to win prizes.
Example
- We spent hours at the shooting gallery trying to win a stuffed animal.
B2Sports
(figurative)A game or match with a high frequency of attempts to score.
Example
- The soccer match turned into a shooting gallery with both teams making numerous shots on goal.
C1Drug Use
(slang)A location where individuals use injectable drugs.
Example
- The abandoned building was known as a shooting gallery among the local addicts.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shooting gallery":
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