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shoot one's wad

Sl. to spend all or nearly all one's cash on hand. I shot my wad on junk food. I can't afford a cab. I shot my wad at the restaurant.

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shoot your wad

 

1. (American informal) to spend or use everything that you have He's going to shoot his wad on his night out - whatever it costs for a good time.

2. (American informal) to say everything that you want to say about a particular subject Our opponents shot their wad at the meeting and left everyone in no doubt that they would oppose our plans.

3. (British, American & Australian taboo) if a man shoots his wad, semen (= thick liquid containing a man's seed) comes out of his penis He shot his wad as soon as she took her blouse off.

See fire blanks

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shoot (one's) wad

1. Slang

a. To spend all of one's cash.

b. To use up all of one's energy or resources.

2. Vulgar Slang To ejaculate.

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