Expressions (A–Z)

Shoot from the hip

To act impulsively, without prior consideration or judgment.
13 views
Shoot high

(Slang) Figuratively, to set high goals; to intend to achieve significant accomp...
12 views
Shoot in all directions

Figuratively: to take on or accuse many people; to make claims and point blame a...
11 views
Shoot Like an Arrow

See: "shoots like an arrow."
12 views
Shoot oneself in the foot

Figuratively, caused harm to oneself while trying to get something for oneself.
10 views
Shooting from the hip

See: "Shoot from the waist."
4 views
Shoots Like an Arrow

It comes out as quickly as an arrow from a bow (in the original: a designation f...
24 views
Shot at point-blank range

Shot from a very short distance.
15 views
Sickly person/ sick/ diseased/ chronic invalid/ chronically ill

A person who is sickly and suffers from ailments.
28 views
Silence is good for the wise, and all the more so for fools

Silence helps the wise, and certainly helps fools as well. A proverb in praise o...
13 views