In this episode of Say What?! Explainer, we hunt down the true origin of the idiom “worth a shot.” You’ll hear four vivid stories — from battlefield medicine to rowdy taverns, from scrappy athletes to old-world doctors. Three are myths. One is the truth.
Only one story reveals the real etymology of “worth a shot,” and you get to decide which one’s true!
🎬 In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why some believe the idiom began in medicine.
How soldiers and gunpowder may have played a role.
The surprising sports connection behind the phrase.
Why many swear it started with a drink at the tavern.
👉 Love uncovering the hidden origins of idioms? Check out these other Origin Hunters episodes:
Saved by the Bell — four strange theories behind the phrase.
Break the Ice — chilling origins explained.
Spill the Beans — how secrets and slips gave us this phrase.
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