title shot
Contender's big chance
A title shot is an opportunity to compete for a championship, used primarily in boxing and mixed martial arts: She's been working toward a title shot for years.
The term implies earning the right to challenge the current champion, usually through a series of victories.
By extension, any high-stakes opportunity to claim a top position: After years in middle management, he finally got his title shot.
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- undisputed championHolder of unchallenged supremacy
- contenderOne competing seriously
- beltStrap securing trousers
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
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