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one-shot

one-shot


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. U.S. happening only one time: happening or doing something only once

2. effective at first attempt: taking effect after only one application or attempt
a one-shot solution to financial problems



noun  (plural one-shots)
Definition:
 
something tried once: something done or attempted only once
It promised to be the start of a working relationship, but proved to be only a one-shot.

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