that's the shot

that's the shot

That's the correct way to do or approach something. Primarily heard in Australia. Yep, that's the shot, turning the knob just like that. OK, now let's plug it in and see if it works! A: "Do you think I messed up by telling the boss that the printing error was my fault?" B: "No, that's the shot. Honesty is always the best policy."

See also: shot

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