No. 14,475 in Polish
przestrzeliłem
"Przestrzeliłem" means "I missed the target" or "I overshot."
In a sentence
Podczas polowania przestrzeliłem cel.
During the hunt, I shot past the target.
In this context, 'przestrzeliłem' refers to missing a target with a firearm, demonstrating precision and aiming.
Przestrzeliłem jedną z odpowiedzi na teście.
I got one of the answers wrong on the test.
Here, 'przestrzeliłem' metaphorically suggests making a mistake or not hitting the correct option, linking to choices and accuracy.
Niestety, przestrzeliłem deadline projektu.
Unfortunately, I missed the project deadline.
In this usage, 'przestrzeliłem' metaphorically implies failing to meet a predefined cutoff, often seen in decisions or timelines.
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