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Idiom: Shoot Off

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To leave quickly

Example: "I have to shoot off, my interview starts in under an hour."

To do (something, usually a written or verbal communication) quickly, and without hesitation or forethought.

To overshoot the bounds of a set when filming, showing part of what lies outside it.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see shoot,‎ off.

Example: "His arm got shot off in the war."

Example Sentences

1
I need to shoot off before it gets too late.
2
Sorry, I can't chat for long, I have to shoot off to a meeting.
3
She had to shoot off to catch her train.
4
Let's shoot off early tomorrow and beat the traffic.
5
I'll shoot off a quick email to confirm the details.

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