The context of the following conversation is Cameron had a stab at the question because others in the class had trouble answering it.:
Cameron says I got a chance to look brilliant today..
The friend responds You don't get a chance like that very often..
Cameron responds The others in the class had trouble answering a question and I had a stab at it..
The friend responds Did you come up with the right answer?.
Cameron responds I missed it by a mile..
The friend responds You missed your chance at brilliance..