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writes:Meaning of the phrase "this week is shot for me!"Does anyone know what is meant when someone says "This week is shot for me!" Is it used often? I have never heard the phrase before and wonder if it is some type of an English idiom. I got the feeling the the person implied that he did not have time this week. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 October 2010): this is dear cupid, not dear explain English phraseology to me.
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reader, TasteofIndia  +, writes (2 October 2010):
 If I say "my week is shot", it means that I don't have any time in my schedule, or it's a crappy week. Usually both!
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reader, daletom +, writes (2 October 2010):
Something is "shot" when it is worn out, used up, of no further use; perhaps (but not necessarily) broken, damaged, or faulty, etc.
"This week is shot" usually refers to a full or demanding schedule. Example, "I graduate on Monday and move to a new place on Wednesday and get married on Friday so this week is shot for me."
It could also mean that the speaker is not willing to take on some task or obligation, due to his emotional or mental state. Example, "My mother died a year ago tomorrow so this week is shot for me.".
I don't know the cultural or regional linguistics behind the phrase, or this connotation for "shot". I grew up in the upper Great Lakes region, as did my parents, and it was fairly common in colloquial speech (especially from my Dad) to hear that something was "shot": "This week is shot.", "That zipper is shot so put the pants in the mending pile.", "We need a new car because the engine in the old Chevy is almost shot.", "The old footbridge at the lake was shot so they built a new one.", etc.
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reader, C. Grant +, writes (2 October 2010):
 It means that their schedule is fully booked for the week.
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reader, aunt honesty  +, writes (2 October 2010):
 yes its pretty much that the week is gone so who ever says it has not time for the week
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