Meanings
To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation.
To act boldly.
Example Sentences
1
The police were ordered to shoot first and ask questions later when dealing with suspected terrorists.
2
The company decided to shoot first and ask questions later when it came to dealing with rogue employees.
3
In times of war, soldiers are sometimes trained to shoot first and ask questions later in order to protect themselves.
4
The politician's aggressive approach was to shoot first and ask questions later, leading to controversy and backlash.
5
The detective preferred to shoot first and ask questions later, believing it was better to be safe than sorry.
A-Z Proximities
shirtlessshock to the systemshoo-inshoot 'em upshoot down shoot first and ask questions later
shoot from the lipshoot holesshoot offshoot off at the mouthshoot one's bolt
